HR TOOLS

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Dr. MG Jomon
 WHAT IS HR TOOL?

¾ A tool is devise or an implement that aid

man to accomplish a work
¾ Man -Tool -Work
¾ HR tool is a developmental aid used to
facilitate the development of individual,
team and organization in the context of
various HR systems and practices

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 CHARACTERISTICS OF HR TOOL

¾ Tools are essential for effective HR

implementation
¾ Tools are to facilitate development
¾ Tools needs to be sharpened along with the
system improvement
¾ Tool is only a means to an end

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 FUNCTIONS OF AN HR TOOL

¾ Identification (ex. Components, competency etc)

¾ Assessment
¾ Development

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 TYPES OF TOOLS

¾ Individual oriented
¾ Role based
¾ Team focussed
¾ Organizational tools
¾ Combinations of the above

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 HOW TO SELECT A TOOL?

¾ Business linkage
¾ Integrate with other systems
¾ Capability for development promotion
¾ Built in flexibility
¾ Capable of managing change
¾ Capable of building a desired culture
¾ Easy to use

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 HR TOOLS
• Competency Mapping
• 360-degree feedback and appraisal
• Appreciative Enquiry
• Assessment and Development Centre
• HRD Audit
• Future Search/LSIE
• In-basket Exercise
• Fishbowl techniques
• Mind mapping
• Action Research
• Participatory Research Appraisal
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