Human Resources

Training and development
Training and Development are currently big issues for many businesses in most parts of the country, especially where there are low rates of unemployment. Moreover, more and more businesses are realizing that if they fail to invest in training and development they will become uncompetitive.
Activity
Skim through the Moser Report and DTI publications to get some idea of how this country compares with its competitors in terms of the skills and qualifications of its workforce.
There is a range of different initiatives which are designed to improve training and employee development. Check through and make an electronic record of how the following are designed to improve training and development - Investors in People.
Performance management
Performance Management refers to different strategies designed to get the best of a businesses work force. Different techniques are employed which attempt to relate performance with pay, or promotion or training. Such schemes are not always popular with workers.
Motivational Theory
You need to know about the significance of Taylor, Maslow, McGregor and Herzberg. You should find references to all 4 in your text.
What you need to do
Your performance on this unit is assessed by work that you do for your portfolio. You need to produce a report on how a medium-sized or large business manages human resources.…