Personnel management is a challenge for every manager. Managers find themselves in a constant conflict between the predefined corporate goals and the expectations of their employees. In order to achieve the overriding goals of the company and of their own department, managers want their employees to complete pending tasks well and to make a contribution.
Here the question is in the center, which guidance instruments can be used, in order to motivate the coworkers purposefully to promote the co-operation in the team to reach good economic results and increase the customer satisfaction.
In this paper, the possibilities, limits and current challenges of various leadership instruments are to be shown as examples for a company.
At the beginning, the term leadership will be explained and followed by selected methods of personnel management and leadership instruments. In the second part of the thesis, the possibilities, limits and current challenges of personnel management will be shown on the basis of a restaurant.
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPIC
1.1 PROBLEM STATEMENT
1.2 OBJECTIVE AND STRUCTURE OF THE WORK
2 BASICS OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
2.1 THE CONCEPT OF LEADERSHIP
2.2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE
3 THE THEORIES, TOOLS AND METHODS OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
3.1 THEORIES OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
3.2 LEADERSHIP INSTRUMENTS
3.2.1 MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES
3.2.2 LEADERSHIP TOOLS FOR EXECUTIVES
3.2.3 LEADERSHIP TOOLS FOR EMPLOYEE GROUPS
3.2.4 LEADERSHIP INSTRUMENTS TO SUPPORT COOPERATION RELATIONS
3.3 METHODS OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
3.3.1 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES
3.3.2 MANAGEMENT BY DELEGATION
3.3.3 MANAGEMENT BY EXCEPTION
4 CURRENT CHALLENGES, POSSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF THE INSTRUMENTS OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT FOR THE "XXX"
4.1 CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP TOOLS
4.2 OPPORTUNITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF MANAGEMENT INSTRUMENTS
5 CONCLUSION
Objective and Thematic Focus
This academic paper aims to examine the opportunities, limitations, and current challenges associated with various human resources management instruments, specifically applied to the context of the restaurant "xxx". The work investigates how managers balance corporate goals with employee needs and explores how targeted leadership tools can enhance motivation, performance, and customer satisfaction.
- The theoretical foundations of leadership and personnel management.
- An analysis of key management concepts such as Management by Objectives and Delegation.
- The role of employee motivation based on Maslow’s pyramid of needs.
- Challenges in selecting and combining appropriate leadership instruments.
- Practical application and adaptation of management tools in a hospitality environment.
Excerpt from the book
3.3.1 Management by Objectives
In management by objectives, important goals are agreed between employees and management in a multi-stage goal-setting process. These objectives must be met by the employees within a certain period of time. After the implementation of the target agreement, the responsible personnel are measured on the basis of the completeness of the goal fulfillment and also remunerated accordingly. Thus, this management method forms a close relation to the performance- or success-oriented remuneration differentiation.
The employee, who ensures consistent quality, enjoys full freedom of action in order to achieve the goals. As a result, he acts goal-oriented, whereby his motivation and willingness to perform increases due to the freedom of design of the goal orientation.
When applying this guidance method, it is fundamental that all objectives are formulated operationally, i.e. specifically, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-related. It is also important that all objectives are conflict-free. Since operational objectives are the result of a multi-personal negotiation process, this type of targeting is not always possible. That's why management by objectives is critical to the skills that the manager has to avoid conflicting goals and to be able to use them positively.
Summary of Chapters
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE TOPIC: Defines the core problem of reconciling company goals with employee expectations and outlines the structure of the analysis.
2 BASICS OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: Explores the fundamental definition of leadership and the diverse responsibilities held by executives.
3 THE THEORIES, TOOLS AND METHODS OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Examines essential theories, including Maslow's hierarchy, and details specific management techniques like delegation and objective-based management.
4 CURRENT CHALLENGES, POSSIBILITIES AND LIMITATIONS OF THE INSTRUMENTS OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT FOR THE "XXX": Discusses the practical application of HR tools in a specific restaurant setting, highlighting the balance between structure and individual freedom.
5 CONCLUSION: Summarizes that successful management requires the intelligent selection and coordination of tools tailored to the specific needs of the organization.
Keywords
Human Resources Management, Leadership, Management Tools, Motivation, Goal Setting, Management by Objectives, Management by Delegation, Management by Exception, Employee Satisfaction, Corporate Strategy, Personnel Management, Leadership Styles, Performance Management, Organizational Behavior, Hospitality Management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this paper?
The paper focuses on the critical analysis of human resources management tools, specifically identifying how they can be used to motivate employees and achieve company goals effectively.
What are the central thematic areas covered?
The core themes include the concept of leadership, various management theories, specific HR tools for different employee groups, and the practical challenges of implementing these tools in a business environment.
What is the main objective of the research?
The objective is to identify the opportunities, limitations, and challenges of various management instruments, particularly for the case study restaurant "xxx".
Which scientific methods are employed?
The paper utilizes a literature-based analysis of management theories and applies these concepts to a practical, real-world scenario (the restaurant "xxx").
What is covered in the main part of the work?
The main section discusses the theoretical foundations, the classification of leadership instruments, and specific management concepts like Management by Objectives, Delegation, and Exception.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Key terms include Human Resources Management, Leadership, Motivation, Management by Objectives, and Personnel Development.
How does Maslow's pyramid of needs relate to the management approach described?
The paper uses Maslow's model to explain human motivation, arguing that effective HR management must address employee needs to ensure high performance and identification with the company.
Why is the "Management by Exception" approach criticized in the text?
It is criticized because it focuses primarily on negative deviations from standards rather than encouraging positive contributions, which can negatively impact employee motivation.
How does the restaurant "xxx" adapt management instruments?
The restaurant adapts instruments individually to the company's needs, providing sufficient freedom for employee ideas while maintaining necessary organizational framework conditions.
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- Alina Chladek (Autor:in), 2017, Instruments and methods of personnel management. A critical analysis of the possibilities, limitations and current challenges, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1169219
