Nepotism can be defined as the practice of making employment decisions on the basis of relationship. It can also be defined as hiring or promoting a relative or friend, even if there are other qualified candidates for the position. Nepotism at work refers to favoring relatives in employment or economic terms as opposed to them being judged on ability and/or merit in a specific organisation. This could include a position over somebody else who may be more suitable for the position, whereby the organization would be paying a relative more money than somebody doing the same job or granting them special favors.… Read the rest
HRM Concepts
Three Models of Emotional Intelligence
The emotional intelligence field is a very new area of study in psychological research. The definition therefore is varied and is constantly changing. It was only in 1990 that Salovey and Mayer came up with the first published attempt in trying to define the term. They defined emotional intelligence as the ability to monitors one’s own and other feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them and to use this information to guide ones thinking and actions.
Emotional intelligence to a larger extent involves “emotional empathy” which is the ability to concentrate on one’s emotions and recognize mood both of themselves and others.… Read the rest
Emotional Intelligence is more Important than Cognitive Intelligence
In real workplaces, people have to learn how to work in a group but the first thing that the individual should learn is how to control their emotions. Emotion is an influential factor in teamwork, cooperation and in the process of helping people. As workers perform their work within a good cooperation, they can build up the reputation of a corporate beside the ethical behavior of themselves. Normally individuals contribute necessary energy for organizational emotional intelligence. Sometimes, there will be a conflict among team member and this may slow down the process of work. If all individuals in the group can each control their emotion, this situation will not happen.… Read the rest
The Importance of Employment Screening
All companies face a significant task when they begin hiring for a new position. No matter how large or small your business, employing the right candidates is essential for any company. You want to find employees that are desirable for your business, will work well with the rest of your team, are qualified in their field and, most importantly, aren’t hiding any major issues that could cause problems for your company. Before you hire a new employee, here is why you should carry out employment screening.
Reduces the Risk of Employee MisconductChances are, if you hire someone that has lied about their criminal past, they may not be truthful in other areas.… Read the rest
Understanding Cross-Cultural Communication in International Business
Cross-cultural communication exists when people from differing cultures have reached a certain degree of understanding regarding their differences. For understanding to take place, both people must have some form of knowledge or awareness regarding the norms or customs that exist in each other’s culture. Verbal and nonverbal communications can contain implied meanings, as well as certain degrees of symbolism. For successful communication to take place, background knowledge concerning values, norms and perceptions is necessary in order for clear, effective communication to take place.
The key to effective cross-cultural communication is knowledge. It is essential that people understand the potential problems of cross-cultural communication, and make a conscious effort to overcome these problems and important to assume that one’s efforts will not always be successful, and adjust one’s behavior appropriately.… Read the rest
How to Encourage Your Employees to Work Above and Beyond the Norm
A lack of motivation within an office environment is a cancer that can be easily spread from one employee to another. Within a short period of time, this malignant condition can bring revenue generation to a halt and unfortunately, management is often unaware how to begin rectifying the situation. As opposed to being forced to “excise” a specific employee or even an entire team from the workforce, it makes much more sense to embrace a proactive approach so that such a scenario can be avoided from the very beginning. Let us look at some excellent strategies to keep in mind at all times.… Read the rest