A look at the role of human resources in the Welsh company Hawker Siddeley Switchgear (HSS).
The paper examines human resources management theories and compares the most relevant theories to actual elements within Hawker Siddeley Switchgear (HSS) based in South Wales, which manufactures High Voltage Switchgear units. In particular, it focuses on motivational techniques, team working, management techniques and continuous improvement processes. The paper centers on two main areas, production and engineering with suggestions for improvements regarding continuous improvements for teams in production and more specific teams working to reduce engineering lead times.
Outline
Executive Summary
Aim
Human Resource Management
Objective
Introduction
Case Study
Company History
Human Resource Management Theory
Teamwork
Team Developing
Conflict
Continuous Improvement
Motivation
Management
Hawker Siddeley Switchgear
The Company
Engineering Department
Production Area
Improvements
Engineering
Production
References
Bibliography
Outline
Executive Summary
Aim
Human Resource Management
Objective
Introduction
Case Study
Company History
Human Resource Management Theory
Teamwork
Team Developing
Conflict
Continuous Improvement
Motivation
Management
Hawker Siddeley Switchgear
The Company
Engineering Department
Production Area
Improvements
Engineering
Production
References
Bibliography
“The benefits to an organization that can be gained through effective team working are numerous. Through successful team working the company will see increased levels of communication, which will enable its employees to become more effective at completing their tasks. This will increase the level of job satisfaction among the staff while also reducing the personal stress levels. Employees that are satisfied with their working lives are more willing to accommodate fellow work colleagues. Therefore the organization benefits from employees that have job satisfaction.”