Human Resource Management

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 Chapter 8

PLACEMENT PROCEDURES

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 Objectives

After reading this chapter, you will be able to understand:

•The concepts of placement and induction
•The process of induction in the organization
•The promotional policies of an organization
•The other internal mobility procedures
•The various forms of separations of the employee in an
organization

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 Introduction
Placement refers to the actual procedure wherein an
individual is assigned with a job
•It is the final decision taken about the candidate as to the
position that the candidate has to occupy
•It also involves assigning a specific task and responsibility
•This step follows after matching the requirements of a job
with the qualification of a candidate
•When handled carefully, it reduces absenteeism, prevents
accidents and classifies expectations
•In the absence of the above, it results in frustration for the
individual

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 Socialization and induction

• Process by which an individual learns to appreciate the

values, abilities, expected behaviors and social knowledge
• With the help of socialization individual learns to operate
within the policies, procedures and culture
•Induction is the process that introduces an employee to the
organization
•It is usually the responsibility of the HR department to
conduct induction process

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Immediate supervisor might introduce the following steps:
•Welcomes the newcomer
•Explains the overall objectives of the company and his role
•Shows the location or place of work
•Hands over the rule book or job descriptions
•Provides details about training and promotional
advancements
•Discusses working conditions

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Topics that are usually covered are:
Organizational issues:
•History of that company
•Layout and physical facilities
•Products/services offered
•Overview of the company procedures
•Disciplinary procedures
•Probationary period

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 Employee benefits

•Pay scales

•Vacations, holidays

•Schedules

•Counseling

•Other benefits

•Training opportunities

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 Global Placement
Global HR is performance of HR functions within an
organization that operates internationally. Functions are:
•Managing international relocation of expatriates
•Providing a variety of services for relocating employees
•Building close relationships with other countries
•Identifying criteria for success in overseas assignment
•Motivating employees to take up overseas assignments
•Establishing a strong relation between HR planning and
strategic planning

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 Promotions
Promotion is an advancement of an employee to a higher
position with better pay, working conditions and challenges.
•Purpose is to encourage employees and reward merit
•Each organization has its own promotion policy
•Organizations need to strike a balance between promotions
from within and external recruitment
•Performance appraisals need to be considered carefully for
promotions
•Promotions may be synchronized with the career pathways
identified by the organization.

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 Transfers
•Transfer is a change in job assignment, a horizontal
movement requiring application of similar skills
Transfer may take place because of:
•Change in productivity, production schedule, product line,
market conditions etc.
•Better utilization of employee skills
•Exposing the individual for different jobs to improve their
capabilities
•Provide relief to some over-burdened employees
•Disciplinary measure to punish some employees

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 Separations
Separations take place because of a decision initiated by
either the employer or the employee
•It may occur because of long leave of absence, resignations,
retirements or death
•Downsizing, layoff and retrenchment are separation
procedures initiated by the employer
•Downsizing is undertaken to reduce labor costs and
streamline organizational operations
•A layoff occurs due to breakdown of machinery, shortage of
power, raw materials etc.
•Retrenchment is permanently laying off surplus staff due to
poor demand for products or economic slow down
•Other forms of separations are: Suspension or dismissal of
an employee.

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