Inleiding - Tensions
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What are the four critiques of Boxall and Prucell about HRM
- HRM involves line management as well, not only employees.
- HRM is about managing work and people, collectively and individually
- HRM is embedded in industries and societies.
4 contract types in the exchange relationship
- Legal contract: rights and obligations of both parties (vacation days)
- Economic/ transactional contract: salary and working hours
- Psvchological contract: unwritten expectations, from both actors
- Sociological contract: social aspects in relations for example the bond with colleagues
Paauwe (2004) argues that HRM focuses on the exchange relationship (psychological contract) between employee and organization. What are the 4 contract types we distinguish?
- Legal contract: right and obligations of both parties (e.g. Vacation days)
- Economic/transactional contract: salary and working hours
- Psychological contract: unwritten expectations from both actors (e.g. Extra work will get you your promotion)
- Sociological contract: social aspects in relations (e.g. The bond with colleagues)
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What is the difference between core, peripheral and contingent employees?
Peripheral and contingent employees work in a company temporary e.g. Cleaning team.
What is the 'Anglo-saxon' or 'Anglo-americal' model?
How did HRM change over time: traditional to new HRM?
New HRM: focus on the whole workforce.
What is the difference between the Anglo-American and Rhineland model regarding HRM?
The Rhineland model focuses on other stakeholders as well, such as employees and are aware stakeholders influence the relationship between employees. (Soft HRM)
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