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Critical Thinking 1
Critical Thinking 1
1. Why do senior managers often fail to realize the value of human assets vis-à-vis other
assets?
Answer: Senior Managers often fail to realize the value of human assets because they
are more concerned about their financial, physical, market, and operational assets. They
believed that human assets are replaceable and not valuable.
2. Why do line managers often fail to realize the value of human assets vis-à-vis other
assets?
Answer: Line managers have limited skills and competence in HRM. They don’t have
clear understanding about the duties and responsibilities of their employees as a result
they forget recognize the unique skill, knowledge and abilities of their employees.
3. Why and how might a line or an operating manager value specific metrics related to the
unit’s employees?
Answer: A line or operating manager would value specific metrics related to the unit's
employees because of the benefits linked with effectively measuring employee
performance through the use of specific metrics that can result in enhancements within
the unit line and operations. Metrics can help the organization examine their value
stream in regard to isolated points such as machine up-time, workforce efficiency, or on-
time delivery.
Activity 2