Human Resource Management Managing Conflict in the...

CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. HRM activities 2.1 Employee relations 2.2 Handling organisational conflict 3. Conflict resolution: a theoretical framework 3.1 Techniques HR managers use for conflict management 3.2 Types of collisions they manage 3.3 Role of trade unions in regulating employee disputes 4. Conflict resolution: a comparative case study of UK and Russia 4.1 British approach to the employee relations 4.2 Employee relations in Russia 5. Conclusion 6. List of references | 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 5 7 8 | | 1. Introduction Managing human resources (HRM) appears to be a part and parcel of effective and efficient organisation. Inherently, the underlying gist of HRM is to maximise economic†¦show more content†¦It suggests that employee failing to fulfil agreements should devise alternatives, make adjustments and set forth counter offer for consideration. Ultimately, another approach that can be practised by HR management is mentoring. Setting up a successful mentor system where fresh employees can learn the ropes guarantees that core practices are realised and accomplished from the moment a new employee becomes the piece of the organisation. 3.2 Types of collisions they manage Leopold, Harris and Watson (2005, p. 410) believe that conflict â€Å"is a facet of cooperation and cooperation is a facet of conflict†. To illustrate this apparent paradox, we can closely examine the types of conflicts and classify them clearly into six categories (see Figure 1). Research confirms that HR managers face specific conflicts in each kind of dispute (Business Horizons, 1997). |Types Of Conflicts |Specification | |Interpersonal |Communication difficulties, personal irritations; jealousy, embarrassments, insults, | | |fights. | |Operations issues |Work assignments, vacation scheduling, overtime, union rules, work load, sick leave. | |Discipline |Attendance, drug use, theft, policy violations,Show MoreRelatedThe Human Resource Management Plan2042 Words   |  9 Pagesand Great Britain can carry wonderful benefits. The Human Resource Department must give attractive packages to appeal to skilled workers when expanding outside of the US. Bridging the gap when salaries are not as attractive can be achieved by providing other befits like healthcare, covering the cost of additional educational expenses for employees, tuition cost for children. Benefits become expensive when working with scores of people nationally and internationally. 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