商务英语unit5employment.ppt

Warmer: comment on the quotes History is more or less nonsense. The only history that deserves a tinker to confirm is the history we create today. —— Henry Frod 历史或多或少就是胡说。惟一值得一个修补匠肯定的历史就是我们今天所创造的历史。 —— 亨利·福特 HRM The HR management module is a component covering many aspects from application to retirement. The system records basic demographic and address data, selection, training and development, capabilities and skills management, compensation planning records and other related activities. recruiting training performance evaluation (time and attendance) benefits administration personnel adjustment HR management information system Impotant qualities of applicants Professional skill (qualifications) Work experience Attitude toward work / professional dedication Team spirit Personality Innovation ability Starting up – task A: which factors are important? Reading: choosing the right candidate – task A Reading: vocabulary notes Reading: vocabulary notes Reading: vocabulary notes Reading: vocabulary notes Reading: choosing the right candidates 1. What types of failures do companies experience, according to the article? People who panic; people with impressive qualifications who can’t learn; hypochondriacs; unstable people; those who don’t come up to expectations. 2. What does a fine future behind them (line 31) mean? That some people had potential when they were employed- but never realised that potential. Reading: choosing the right candidates 3. Do people change during their working lives? Fundamentally, they stay the same. They may learn things, and later in life forget them, but basic abilities such as language learning and numeracy, change little. 4. What advice does the article give to managers? Employers should select candidates for what they are rather than for their “potential”. Reading: choosing the right candidates