CMA3001 Introduction to

Management

Module: CMA3001 – Introduction to management

Student: G79444
Group: K1
Introduction
Kier Group is a major UK based construction and property services company that is part of
the construction, infrastructure and civil industries. Years of experience in the industry
steer them towards the building and maintaining of various structures, including roads,
bridges, and buildings. They are actually that expert in construction projects and in their
ongoing maintenance and repair services. Also, the report will highlight the company's
activities, way of doing the business and why it commands the market attention. this
report will highlight the company culture that fosters positive work ethics building
emotionally engaged, motivated, contented, efficient and productive employees.
Reasons for Choosing This Organisation:
There are several powerful reasons for choosing Kier Group Plc.
 Reputation and Industry Leadership: The Kier Group is a well-established and mature
business that has been in industry since the beginning. It has played a critical role in the
delivery of excellent construction services and creating solutions that ensure it stands out
in the competitive marketplace. The leadership position this company occupies in the
market is a topic worth studying.
 Diverse Portfolio of Services: Kier Group involve all-encompassing construction, services
and property management provision. The diversity here is where point of view in taking a
various aspects of the staff management of the organization is having the opportunity to
look at different aspects of human resource management, for example recruiting, training,
performance management and employee engagement (Dessler, 2020).
 Learning Opportunities: Working with an organization as huge and multifaceted as Kier
Group brings followers of an HR management course a lot to learn about the complexities
of of the whole HR management in a dynamic, multi-faceted business environment.
Analyzing the company regarding its HRM policies can produce findings clever enough to
suggest to a regular organization, from a different industry.
The Importance of a Selected People Skill Within The
kier Group Plc.
In the people operations of kier Group leadership play a critical role. For the projects to take place,
teams to draw together and the connection and construction spheres to maintain their high standards of
quality and safety, the leadership that is clear-headed is a must.
 Guiding Teams: A business project in the construction industry can be very challenging and demanding, as
this type involves numerous team members having various competencies and skills. Sturdy leadership has
to be developed in order to exploit those teams, to determine and keep the prescribed goals; and do the
navigation through the whole lifecycle of the project.
 Problem-Solving and Decision Making:
o A great deal of problems and obstacles that construction projects encounter when constructing sometimes
appear without warning and solving them in a timely manner is a must (Parsamehr, and et.al, 2023). Being
a good communicator helps team mates to circulate information, brainstorm ideas and develop strategies
in addressing difficulties during the course of work. A character attribute that allows falling in line with
creativity and innovations is open communication.
o As in building structures, construction projects involve a lot of choices which, especially under the
pressure of encountering some sudden obstacles. Kier Group PLC's results are led by knowledgeable
leaders who are able to act upon available information, analyse project costs, and time-frames, and
simultaneously work with safety issues.
The Importance of a Selected People Skill Within The
kier Group Plc.
 Safety and Risk Management: Safety is the number one concern in construction, and having a
good management is fundamental in order to make sure workers fulfill security measures
correctly. Personnel from Kier Group PLC are leaders who are in charge of the health and
safety culture, the development of safety risks assessment, and the compilation of risk-
controlling procedures on construction sites (Memon, Malek, and Patel, 2020). Open
communication systems ensure that instructions on safe practices, warnings about dangerous
situations and emergency protocols are properly communicated thus preventing accidental
injuries and accidents.
 Employee Engagement: Compared to non-engaged staff members, the involved ones are
more productive, goal-oriented and really passionate about the organization's success. The
effective communication is the culture of transparency, trust, and collaboration is being
created where the employees are valued and empowered to contribute their ideas and
perspectives to the process (Lubis, 2024). Thereby the organization gets to large number of
innovative minds making their own contributions. Frequent communication by leadership,
namely, the sharing of updates, feedback, and recognition, uplifts workforce attitude and
work satisfaction which, promote the engagement and retention of employees.
The Importance of a Selected People Skill Within The
kier Group Plc.
 Leadership and Management:
 Leadership: One of the most important elements of leadership is the vision of the
future which the company pursues. This is very important for achieving its goals.
Effective communication with the vision and team members who will look to it as the
goal towards which they are going to strive are two ways that leaders shape their
workforces' minds. Catering to clients, investors, and employees, they are in
sociability made some critical decisions for direction of business.
 Management: The only side that Kier Group PLC management (i.e. corporate
management) is in charge of, is the operational one. Efficient and timely resource
allocation is imperative in achieving the company goals. Therefore, managers who are
in charge of assigning the personnel, funds, and equipment. For the majority of the
time, they are doing the work, they tackle any problems and make the programs and
plans based upon the money amounts, and the time. All staff members are informed
about their works on the whole process or the specific task assigned to them therefore
as managers they keep in touch with their staff to ensure that people are aware of
their roles and responsibilities.
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 THE HR MANAGEMENT OF THE Kier Group Plc.
Kier Group PLC has human resource management (HR) staff who are general practice to the industry and
who are employed as general practice in the construction sector.
 Role of Human Resources at Kier Group Plc: Human resources (HR) department at Kier Company, as a
department that helps the company to manage all its assets, in which human is considered to be the
most valuable asset, the one that has a soul. Various responsibilities within the human resources
function are associated with the task of hiring and recruiting, training and capacity building planning,
performance management, relations with staff, as well the issue of salary and benefits (Mahapatro,
2021).
 Recruitment and Selection:
o In addition, the company might have a dedicated careers page as they have on their website where job
seekers can explore available opportunities and submit their applications (Khaouja, Kassou, and
Ghogho, 2021).
o During recruitment procedures careful adherence to the candidate’s qualifications is the main factor, as
technical skills, experience, and culture compatibility are the essential parameters considered in the
screening process.
 THE HR MANAGEMENT OF THE Kier Group Plc.

 Training and Development:

o In recognition of the fact that the people are the most critical assets of the companies, Kier Group attaches
special importance to the employee development and continuous learning to enable skills and competence
upgrading.
o The organization probably provides an array of training programs and initiatives relevant to various employees'
needs, like technical training designed for construction jobs and management positions as well as soft skills
development that is intended for workers in managerial and leadership positions.
o Educating workers is arrange on session, job training, workshop, seminar, and e-learning modules (Fu, Liu, and
Dai, 2021). These methods of learning should be designed to cater to various learning approaches and
differences of time.
 Performance Management:
o Kier Group is highly likely to have an established performance management system which not only track and
measure workers' performances but also evaluates these employees through the end of the process.
o To begin with, goals and objectives are set for each employee and they are connected to each other at the
organizational objectives and key performance indicators.
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Conclusion
 In conclusion, Kier Group is the extraordinary construction company whose
services range widely and the goal to aspire for the best standards make it
stand out. HR department of an enterprise often is one of the main actors in
the creation and preservation of the employees' engagement and productivity,
which helps to survive the projects themselves. So, communication is one of
the most important human skills during its activities in the Kier Group
organization. It allows experience-sharing among subcontractors, problem-
solving, clients' satisfaction gaining, as well it is a good instrument of
communicating between employees and management.
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