Dwumiesięcznik
"Zarz±dzanie Zasobami Ludzkimi" (ZZL)
Table of Contents 3-4/2009
From the Editor -Stanisława Borkowska
ARTICLES
Łukasz Sułkowski -- Evolutionary Limitation on the Rationality of Man in Human Resource Management
The objective of this article is analysis of the perceptive consequences of the neo–evolutionary paradigm in social studies from the point of view of human resource management in its decisional rationality aspect. The results of socio–biological, cognitive, evolutionary psychology, and behavioral economics studies have, to date, been largely ignored in management. Today, however, is seeing the laying of the structure of a new neo–evolutionary paradigm in social studies that will most probably lead to an enlightening of the field of study of human behavior, including in the realm of organization and management. Such a far–reaching change in the cognitive perspective shall also usher in significant consequences in human resource management
Józef Orczyk -Around the Concepts of Qualifications and Competencies
The presented article is an attempt at depicting the consequences of utilizing human capital theory in defining the mutual relations between the concepts of qualifications and competencies. The concepts play an important role in the process of shaping and using human capital (work potential), where a different understanding of their scope impedes analysis of human capital efficiency. In assuming that, in light of human capital theory, qualifications are outlay on its molding, while competencies are the conditions and effects of utilizing capital by a unique adapting of a worker’s personal qualities to job position tasks, it becomes possible to not only analyze the economic efficiency of outlays, but also take into account structural and organizational changes in the performance of work.
Sylwia Przytuła -Dilemmas in the Selection of Managers for Key Positions in the Branch Offices of International Companies
The most usual consideration and research into the employment of expatriates or local managers-host country nationals (HCN)-at corporate branches in various countries are limited to the comparison of costs directly linked with their contracts (the costs of travel, remuneration and financial bonuses, and the costs of relocating families). The author, on the basis of the cost internalization formula of C. Hill and W. Kim, indicates those alternatives where, from the point of view of the corporate head office, it is more advantageous to employ expatriates as well as situations in which it is better to benefit from managers on the local market.
Mieczysław Morawski, Bogusz Mikuła - Talent Management: Basic Processes and Guidelines for System Creation
This paper presents talent management process tasks that, in the view of the authors, are of greatest importance. Moreover, the authors formulate basic guidelines for building a talent management system.
CASES
Halina Czubasiewicz - Staff Development Management at the LOTOS S.A. Group
Iza Kołodziejczyk-Olczak - Company Development through HRM Perfection (Sygnity S.A.)
Maciej Ławrynowicz - The Local Government Educational Platform: e-Learning in Public Administration (Poznań City Hall)
COMMUNIQUES
Jerzy Szczupaczyński
- The Ethic Dimension of Personnel Decision in Managerial Relations
The pro-ethic orientation is an unappreciated quality in human resource management
in Polish companies. Its reference points include not only systemic solutions,
but also the moral conviction of employees, especially of the managerial staff.
The purpose of this article is a qualitative analysis of moral standards guiding
managers in taking decisions regarding dismissals. The research material consists
of reports on the part of managers on their ethical dilemmas when faced with
the undertaking of difficult staff decisions. Distributive and procedural justice
models were utilized in classifying standards. Analysis results prove that ethical
positions that represent a "welfare ethic," the basis of which is an orientation
for protecting the basic needs of the worker that are threatened by loss of a
job, dominate.
Izabela Marzec, Piotr Jędrzejowicz,
Beatrice I.J.M. Van der Heijden, Nikos Bozionelos, Peter Knauth, Dora Scholarios,
Esther Van der Schoot
- ICT Specialists in Polish Small and Medium Enterprises
The dynamic growth of the ICT sector calls for continuous concern for learning and development on the part of ICT specialists. The ICT sector’s traditional paternalistic relationships among employees and employers have been replaced in favor of more temporary, flexible, partner-oriented arrangements at a faster rate than in other sectors. This requires changes in the approach to employability, which not only has an impact on their potential for success, but primarily defines their chances of “survival” in the unstable and demanding labor market. The presented empirical results of research demonstrate the relationships between certain individual predictors of employability level among ICT sector workers in Polish SMEs. The presented data are a fragment of final research conducted within the context of the multi-year Indic@tor program.
PORTFOLIO OF METHODS AND TOOLS
Aleksandra Bujacz
- How Does an Assessment Center Work? The Puzzle of Assessment Center Accuracy
This paper looks at the puzzle of the accuracy of the assessment center in connection with the low theoretical accuracy of this method coupled with its high potential for prediction. The presented research results confirm the claim that the assessment center tends to evaluate the level of task performance by the candidate rather than his or her competencies, understood as relatively stable qualities, as well as their implication in the practice of selection
Barbara Chom±towska, Iwona Janiak-Rejno
– Designing Employee Assessment Systems: Role, Guidelines, and Threats
-rola, wskazówki i zagrożenia
Implementation of periodic employee assessment systems into companies is a difficult and complex process. It consists of many mutually–related phases such as design, implementation, utilization, monitoring, and control. The approach to each of these as well as the quality of solutions applied within their framework determines the success or failure of the entire operation. The authors of this article concentrate on the design phase of the periodic employee assessment system. Many of the difficulties in achieving assessment system targets have their genesis in this phase of work. The objective of this article is to show the role and importance of the design phase in the success of the entire venture—the introduction and effective utilization of periodic employee assessment systems in economic practice. The authors have attempted to formulate the prime guidelines in implementing this phase as well as to make evaluating entities aware of the types of threats they should look out for and how they can be presented.
REVIEWS, DISCUSSIONS
Andrzej K. KoĽmiński, Management in Transition - Czesław Szmidt
Łukasz Sienkiewicz, Standardy kwalifikacji zawodowych wobec wymagań rynku pracy [Professional qualification standards in the face of labor market requirements] - Marta Juchnowicz
FROM THE PUBLISHER’S SHOWCASE
Human Resource Management, a selection of Polish and foreign literature - Ewa Wygl±dała
CHRONICLE, INFORMATION
The tenth edition of the competition for the best master’s and doctoral theses in the sphere of labor and social policy -Bożena Kołaczek
The 4rd Cracow Wage Forum - Kazimierz Sedlak
Investor in Human Capital - A new opening in a certifying program with a ten-year tradition - Monika Nowacka-Sahin
The ninth edition of the Staff “HR: Uncertain Times - Certain Solutions” congress - Monika Dawid-Sawicka
Winners of the tenth edition of the Human Resource Management Leader - Anna Jawor-Joniewicz
Wkrótce...
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