HUMAN RESOURCE

Human Resource Management - Case Study

Abstract

The aim of the report is to outline the activity that the HR is planning to do to improve the moral and overall performance of their company. It highlights the factors which can contribute to motivations and the factors which may contribute to dissatisfaction. In addition to this, a proposal to conduct a survey to understand, the perception of the employees and their needs, so they can be better addressed, and policies designed to cater to their needs (Herzberg 1968).

Work Environment

Keeping in mind that the company is as good as the people human resource it employees is a very valuable concept. The people employed must be well taken care of to be motivated enough to contribute to the company. A poor work environment, lack of communication and training may affect an employee's moral, severely restricting his capabilities and contributions to the organization.

Motivation and performance

According to Herzberg (1959), the nature of the work an employee performs has the capability to fulfill such needs as accomplishment, proficiency, position, personal worth, and self-realization, thus making him happy and satisfied. On the other hand, the absence of such rewarding job characteristics does not lead to sadness and discontent. Instead, dissatisfaction results from adverse assessments of such job-related factors as company policies, management, technical problems, remuneration, interpersonal relations on the job, and working environment.

The management should focus on the nature of the work itself. They should also work on the opportunities presented to their employees for acquiring status, added responsibility, and achieving self-realization, especially when it tends to increase job satisfaction and productivity. To have a synergetic team, and for employees to contribute at their maximum capacity while experiencing a rise in motivation, it is vital for the management to focus on both. Hence the intention of the ...