Pitfalls on the road to measurement: the dangerous liaison of human resources with the ideas of accounting and finance

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The HR function is compelled by the pressures of the business environment to adopt measurement systems proving its effectiveness, efficiency and value. However, most of the measures employed by HR professionals are riddled with problems. Measurement systems tend to focus only on measurable variables, be affected by the time horizon of measures, lose sight of the systems focus, and measure elements that cannot be influenced by HR. The weaknesses of these measures, which are mostly finance-based, should compel a rethinking of the role of HR in the organization. It should embrace an alternative role that involves the maintenance of the organizational culture and values in times of short-term pressures, implementation of people-oriented values, and communication to senior management of research indicating that effective people management provides a competitive advantage.

Measurement, Organizational effectiveness

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Changing mental models: HR's most important task

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The difficulties of human resources professionals in diffusing the managerial knowledge are discussed. One of the main factors is the mental resistance to adopt the new or best available practices. Suggestions for overcoming such mental resistance are put forth.

California, Methods, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Managers, Business performance management

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The HR competencies-HR effectiveness link: a study in Taiwanese high-tech companies

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Survey to analyze the relationships on human resource competencies and effectiveness within the local firms of Taiwan is presented. The role of human resource managers in enhancing their employees' effectiveness is also discussed.

Taiwan, Computer and Data Processing Services, Personnel administration, Usage, Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, Company personnel management, Telephone surveys, Survey, Core competencies

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