The document discusses various topics related to human resource management including the functions and remit of HRM, changing patterns of employment, reasons for subcontracting, human resource planning, recruitment, selection, training, staff development, employee relations, and relevant legislation. Key areas covered are the role of HRM in promoting staff development and managing employee relations, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, methods of motivation, internal and external recruitment, selection techniques like interviews and tests, types of training, performance appraisal, the role of trade unions and collective bargaining, grievance procedures, and major employment laws.

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82. What are the main objectives of HRM?

83. Describe Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and describe how they are satisfied through employment

84. Describe 3 strategies that could be employed to increase employee motivation

85. Describe how the structure of the workforce has changed in recent years

86. Describe the growing importance of women at work, and identify the issues that HRM are having to face

87. What problems have been presented to firms who have reduced their core workforce?

88. Describe the importance of good Human Resource Planning

89. Describe the 5 main roles that the HRM department plays within the organisation

90. Identify the first 3 stages in the recruitment process

91. Describe the advantages and disadvantages for both internal and external recruitment

92. Explain what procedures are involved in the selection process

93. Identify and describe the different methods of training available to the organisation

94. Describe the benefits of a staff development policy

95. Identify the main institutions involved in employee relations

96. Describe the stages in the employee relations process

97. Identify two methods for the successful management of employee relations

98. What should a contract of employment include?

99. What information should be contained in personnel records?

100. Identify the major pieces of legislation of concern to HRM departments