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HRM MODEL: HARD &
SOFT HRM MODEL
PRESENTER: ANTHONY SADALLA KHAMIS GADO
LECTURER: ASSOC. PROF. DR. BELIZ ÜLGEN
OBJECTIVES
By the end of this presentation, audience will be able to:
Trace the history of HRM
Define Human Resource Management
Know the theories of HRM model (Michigan, Harvard and Guest)
Hard and Soft HRM model
Decide which model is suitable for current SHRM
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
TOUGH DECISION
“Recently, I was asked if I was going to fire an employee who made a mistake that
cost the company $600,000. No, I replied, I just spent $600,000 training him. Why
would I want somebody to hire his experience?” Thomas John Watson sr., IBM
“If you fulfil the wishes of your employees, the employees will fulfil your visions.”
Amit Kalantri
BRIEF HISTORY OF HRM
 Traced way back to where craftsmen
organized guilds
 Army with visionary leader and well defined job
 18th C British industrial revolution
 World war era: Army welfare, visionary leaders
and well defined job
 Personal departments/management
 The Hawthorne studies (1924 to 1933):
 Present day HRM (80’s-90’s)
SEARCH FOR HRM DEFINITION
The term Human Resource has puzzled academician for a very long time. Some
researchers defined it in terms of its functions and characteristics, body of
management activities while others denote it to a particular approach of
management of people which is distinct from personal management (Derek
Torrington et al 2008)
Ian Beardwell & Len Holden (1994) identified four key questions in search of HRM
definition and understanding
IAN BEARDWELL & LEN HOLDEN
KEY QUESTIONS
Is HRM a practitioner-driven process which has attracted a wider audience and
prompted subsequent analytical attention?
Is HRM an academically-driven description of the employment relationship, to
which practitioners have subsequently become drawn?
Is HRM essentially a prescriptive model of how a relationship ‘ought’ to be?
Is it a ‘leading edge’ approach as to how such a relationship actually ‘is’ within
certain types of organization?
SEARCH FOR HRM DEFINITION
HRM “is concerned with the employment, development and reward of people in
organizations and the conduct of relationships between management and the
workforce” Armstrong (1999)
Edwin B. Flippo (1979) refers to HRM as “planning, organizing, directing,
controlling of the procurement, integration, maintenance and reproduction of
Human Resource to the end that individual organizational, societal objective are
accomplished
SEARCH FOR HRM DEFINITION
“a distinctive approach to employment management which seeks to achieve
competitive advantage through the strategic deployment of a highly committed
and capable workforce, using an integrated array of cultural, structural and
personal techniques (Storey, 1995, p:5).
A broader definition of HRM is provided by Boxall and Purcell.
“anything and everything associated with the management of employment
relationships in the firm. We do not associate HRM solely with a high-commitment
model of labour management or with anything particular ideology or style of
management (Boxall & Purcell 2000, p: 184).
HR AS A HUMAN CAPITAL
Human capital which can be classified into three categories
Intellectual Capital: Specialized knowledge, tacit knowledge and skills, cognitive
complexity, and learning capacity
Social capital: Network of relationships, sociability and trustworthiness
Emotional capital: Self-confidence, ambition & courage, risk bearing ability &
resilience.
AIMS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Organizational effectiveness:
Human Capital Management:
Knowledge management:
Reward management:
Employee relation:
Meeting diverse needs:
Bridging the gap between rhetoric and reality
FUTURE OF HRM (IS HRM FUNCTION GOING TO BE
OBSOLETE
Globalization,
Sophisticated advanced technology,
Open innovation,
Global recruitment,
Economic and political environment,
Global economy,
New policies and practices.
MODEL OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MICHIGAN/MATCHING MODEL
Developed by Fombrun, Tichy and Devanna (1984) at Michigan Business School
Introduced the concept of strategic Human Resource Management linked to the
formation and implementation of strategic corporate and business objectives
(Devanna et al, 1984, p: 34).
The model stated that HR system and the organization structure should be
managed in a way that is congruent with the organization strategy hence the
origin of the name matching
MICHIGAN/MATCHING MODEL…
Its associated with “hard HRM” which emphasises the necessity of ‘tight fit’
between HR strategy and business strategy
Assumption of the Matching Model
Managing people will vary from organization to organization
Unitarism:
The model formed the basis for ‘best fit’ school of HRM
MICHIGAN/MATCHING MODEL…
MICHIGAN MODEL GENERIC PROCESSES
According to this model, there is a human cycle of HRM which consist of four
generic processes or functions that are performed in the organization
Selection:
Appraisal:
Rewards:
Development:
MICHIGAN/MATCHING MODEL
Advantage of Michigan model
Market performance and organizational growth
Cost minimization as resource can be obtain cheaply
Disadvantage
Market failure due to ignorance of the environment
Disintegration of group diversity and intra-group conflicts which will result into
poor organizational performance.
EVANS AND LORANGE (1989)
Argued that the Michigan model is based on the ‘product market logic’ which
demands that to gain high profit, labour must be obtained cheaply, used sparingly,
developed and exploited fully.
THE HARVARD MODEL
Postulated by Beer et al (1984) at Harvard University
Referred to as “‘the map of HRM territory”
Recognizes the legitimate and existence of various multiple stakeholders in the
organization.
Focuses on the human or soft side of Human Resource Management
THE HARVARD MODEL…
The Harvard model outline four HR policy areas.
Human Resource flows:
Reward system:
Employee influence:
Work system:
FOUR C’S
These HR policy areas resulted into four C’s (HR outcomes) that needs to be achieve
Commitment
Congruence
Competence
Cost-effective
Beer et al., (1984) proposed that long-term consequence should be evaluated at
three level individuals, organization and societal which in turn should be analysed
using the four C’s
THE HARVARD MODEL
HARVARD MODEL: BASIC FEATURE
There are basically two characteristic feature which include
Line managers accept more responsibility for ensuring the alignment of
competitive strategy and personal policy.
Personal has the mission of setting policies that govern how personal
activities are developed and implemented in ways that make them more
mutually reinforcing.
THE GUEST MODEL
Developed by David Guest in 1987
Close to both the hard and soft model of HRM.
Emphasis more on strategic management unlike other HRM models that
concentrated more on personal development and management
Needs of all individual are taken into consideration rather than concentration on
the workforce alone.
DIMENSION OF ANALYSIS
This model has six (6) dimension of analysis as compared to other models.
HRM strategy
HRM practices
HRM outcomes
Behaviour outcomes
Performance outcomes
Financial outcomes
THE GUEST MODEL
POLICIES FOR HRM AND ORGANIZATION
SOFT AND HARD HRM PRESENTATION
SNAPCHAT QUESTIONS
How would you feel when your employer treated you as just another resource?
If the company didn't really value you as a person and didn't really care for your
input?
How would you feel if the your work are monitored, not motivated, not involved
in decision making?
How will feel when your hard work is not recognized?
HARD AND SOFT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Storey (1989) has distinguished between hard and soft models of HRM
proposed by Michigan and Harvard models.
The dichotomy of hard and soft HRM had its roots in the United State (Carol Gill,
1999)
The Harvard model for soft HRM (Beer et al., 1985) and the Michigan model for
hard HRM (Fombrun et al., 1984) had not been used in the American literature
but mostly, the debate was in the British literature (Hendry & Pettigrew, 1990).
The hard and soft HRM terminology was used in the work of Guest (1989) and
Storey (1987, 1992).
Guest (1987) identified two dimensions soft-hard and loose-tight while Storey
(1992) had identified soft-hard and weak-strong dimensions.
HARD HRM MODEL
HARD HRM MODEL
Based on McGregor Theory X
Focus on the resources aspect of Human Resource
Emphasis costs in the form of ‘headcount’ and places control firmly in the hands of
management
Legge (1995) refers to Hard HRM model as ‘Utilitarian instrumentalism’
Human resource are viewed as being passive and can be easily replaced and see as
disposable
Emphasis on the ‘quantitative, calculative and business strategy’ side of managing
‘headcounts’ which is referred to as human assets (Storey 1987
HARD HRM MODEL
Bach (2005) viewed Hard HRM model as;
HRM is unitarist
Interest of other stakeholders
A predominant interest
Playing down on external and collection (Unionization) issues.
HARD HRM MODEL
Tichy et al (1982), Fombrun et al., (1984) and Hendry and Pettigrew (1986),
assumed Hard HRM as;
Factor of production or variable cost of doing business
HARD HRM MODEL…
Hard HRM emphasis the importance of ‘strategic fit’ where human resource
polices and practices are closely linked to the strategic objectives of the
organization (external fit), and are coherent among themselves (internal fit) (Baird
and Meshoulan, 1988; Hendry and Pettigrew, 1986) with the ultimate aim being
increased competitive advantage (Alpander and Botter, 1981; Devanna et al., 1984;
Miles and Snow, 1984; Storey and Sission, 1993; Tichy et al., 1982; Tyson and Fell,
1986).
SOFT HRM MODEL
Emphasis on the ‘human side’ which is connected to the human relation school of
Herzberg and McGregor (Storey, 1987)
Soft HRM is associated with McGregor theory of Y approach or notion of
‘Hermeneutical man’ (Catherine Truss et al., 1997)
Soft HRM model as ‘Developmental Humanism’ with a concept of a ‘high committed
work system’ (Legge, 1995)
Focus on the wellbeing of employees by treating them as a valuable asset and a
source of competitive advantage through commitment, adaptability and high-
quality skills and performance (Gill. 1999)
SOFT HRM MODEL
Employee’s nature is seen as proactive rather than passive inputs into
production processes (Legges 1995)
The Soft HRM model assumes that employees will work best if full committed to
the organization (Beaumont, 1992; Dunham and Smith, 1979).
Emphasis that employees will be committed if they are trusted, trained,
motivated, developed, and be allowed to work autonomously and have control
over their work (Guess, 1987; Hendry and Pettigrew, 1990; Purcell, 1993; Purcell
and Ahlstrand, 1994; Tyson et al., 1994).
Hard HRM Model Soft HRM Model
Time Scale  HRM seen as short-term policy
 Employees are hired and fired
 Treats employees as resources of the
organization
 Takes a long-term view of using the
workforce for possible long-term to
achieve corporate objectives
 Treats employees as most valuable
resources (assets)
Key Features 1. Employees are paid as little as possible
2. Employees have limited control over their
work
3. Communication mainly downward in
direction
4. Judgemental appraisal
1. Managers consult regularly with
employees (two ways communication)
2. Managers often give control to
employees through delegation,
empowerment
3. Emphasis on training and development
4. Employee promotion which reflects
long-term plan for employee
development
5. Developmental appraisals
Motivational
techniques used
 Motivated by pay with limited use of
delegation and team working
 Delegation, empowerment, extensive
use of techniques designed to give
employees more power
QUICK QUESTIONS
Hard HRM model or Soft HRM: Which model is suitable?
Which approach do you think works best and why?
Does the approach used depend on anything?
Which approach allows the business to achieve HRM objectives?
THINK TWICE
Truss et al. (1997) found out the following factors to determine whether organisations were using
soft or hard models of HRM.
 Training received by employees and employee's perception of training and promotion
opportunities
SOFT
 Communication and trust between management and staff
SOFT
 Integration of HR and business strategy including performance management techniques such as
appraisal
HARD
THINK TWICE
Control over setting work targets
HARD
Organisational flexibility
HARD
CONTRADICTION
Legge (1995) and Beardwell & Claydon (2007) identified that if “hard” approach is
used to explain a strategic approach to Human Resource Management, then
“hard” and “soft” are not compactible.
“Hard” may contain some elements of soft HRM model and “soft” might
contain elements of hard HRM outputs
This means that both hard and soft co-exist in any strategy of Human
Resource Management in an organization.
Research conducted by Gratton et al (1999) found that both hard and soft variant
Human Resource Management in eight (8) organizations and that there is no
precise difference between them.
David Guest (2001) stated that “Unless we can develop our own more precise
theory, there is a risk (or the promise) that the field will be colonized by
economists as industry increasingly recognizes the value of Human resource
and social assets we can expect significant stimulus to Human Resource
Management Theory coming from economy theory”.
HARD HRM MODEL:
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
Staff are monitored
Cost minimization
Increase/reduced output where
necessary
Greater centralization; management
control
Standardization of process
DISADVANTAGES
 Employees are controlled
 Limited close employee-employer
relationship
 Treats employees as resources of the
organization
 Communication mainly downward in
direction
SOFT HRM MODEL:
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
 Employee participation
 Motivation, commitment, empowerment
 High productivity
 Employee-employer relationship, collaboration
 Competitive advantage
 Easy communication and teamwork
 Equal opportunity for each individual
DISADVANTAGE
 High cost of employee’s development, training,
wages increases
 Delay in decision-making process
RESEARCH PAPER ON HRM MODE (HARD AND
SOFT)
Topic: The Association Between Hard And Soft Human Resource Management
Orientations In The Malaysian Hotel Organizations
Author: NOR KHOMAR ISHAK, Ph.D
Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management University of Management &
Technology Malaysia
International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 2 No. 22; December 2011
The objective of the study:
Examine the relationship between Hard HRM and Soft HRM orientation.
METHODOLGY:
The four-star and five-star hotels located in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor were
chosen as the unit of analysis. A total of 63 4-star and 5-star hotels were identified
in these two states of Malaysia
HYPOTHESIS
 There is no relationship between Hard HRM
and Soft HRM orientations in the Malaysia’s
Hotel Organizations.
 There is relationship between Hard or Soft
HRM orientation and turnover rate of
employee in the Malaysia’s Hotel
Organizations.
FINDINGS
 Strong support for the proposition in only 1
hotel and minimal support in 3 hotels.
 The Hard HRM orientations were mainly
organization-centered and reactive
 Soft HRM orientations were predominantly
employee-centered, in support of teamwork
and with activities that enhanced the work
environment
PH.D. THESIS PAPER
Topic: Use Of Hard And Soft Models Of HRM To Illustrate The Gap Between
Rhetoric And Reality In Workforce Management
Author: Ph.D Carol Gill
RMIT University: School of Management
ISSN 1038-7448
No.WP 99/13 (November 1999)
The objective of the study:
Examines the nature of the gap between rhetoric and reality in workforce
management using hard and soft models of Human Resource Management
Methodology:
This study identified the rhetoric of Australian organisations through an analysis of
annual reports of organisations on the Australian Stock Exchange. Organisational
reality was assessed through a review of recent Australian Workforce Surveys
HYPOTHESIS AND FINDINGS
The results of this study support the main hypothesis that rhetoric would
align most strongly with soft HRM and reality would align with hard HRM.
This study found that organisational rhetoric is "soft" with a focus on treating
employees as valued assets and a source of competitive advantage through
their commitment, adaptability and high quality skill and performance.
The "hard" model is not supported in the annual report rhetoric, employees are
not consistently referred to as a factor of 41 production or an expense of doing
business.
HARD HRM MODEL VS SOFT HRM MODEL
The answer is it DEPENDS!
The “hard” HRM model to HR might be expected to result in a more cost-effective
workforce where a decision-making is quicker and focussed on senior
managers. However, such approach pays relatively little attention to the needs of
employees and business adopting a genuinely hard model might expect to suffer
from higher absenteeism and staff turnover and less successful recruitment
The “soft” model of HRM will certainly appeal to the “touchy feely” amongst those
who like to see people being treated nicely. This model will help business to by
rewarding employee performance and motivates staff more effectively.
However, the danger of this model is that when all the employee’s benefits are
added up, the cost of the workforce leaves business at a competitive
disadvantage
RECOMMENDATION
Although Soft HRM looks so convincing to adopt, soft or hard depends on the
business goals, the corporate culture, the nature of the business environment,
the nature of the business strategies. The distinction is an academic though
because a good HR manager will demonstrate both hard and soft skills. A
good mix of both soft and hard HRM style should be adopted
“True motivation comes from achievement, personal development, job
satisfaction, and recognition.” — Frederick Herzberg
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SOFT AND HARD HRM PRESENTATION

  • 1. HRM MODEL: HARD & SOFT HRM MODEL PRESENTER: ANTHONY SADALLA KHAMIS GADO LECTURER: ASSOC. PROF. DR. BELIZ ÜLGEN
  • 2. OBJECTIVES By the end of this presentation, audience will be able to: Trace the history of HRM Define Human Resource Management Know the theories of HRM model (Michigan, Harvard and Guest) Hard and Soft HRM model Decide which model is suitable for current SHRM
  • 4. TOUGH DECISION “Recently, I was asked if I was going to fire an employee who made a mistake that cost the company $600,000. No, I replied, I just spent $600,000 training him. Why would I want somebody to hire his experience?” Thomas John Watson sr., IBM “If you fulfil the wishes of your employees, the employees will fulfil your visions.” Amit Kalantri
  • 5. BRIEF HISTORY OF HRM  Traced way back to where craftsmen organized guilds  Army with visionary leader and well defined job  18th C British industrial revolution  World war era: Army welfare, visionary leaders and well defined job  Personal departments/management  The Hawthorne studies (1924 to 1933):  Present day HRM (80’s-90’s)
  • 6. SEARCH FOR HRM DEFINITION The term Human Resource has puzzled academician for a very long time. Some researchers defined it in terms of its functions and characteristics, body of management activities while others denote it to a particular approach of management of people which is distinct from personal management (Derek Torrington et al 2008) Ian Beardwell & Len Holden (1994) identified four key questions in search of HRM definition and understanding
  • 7. IAN BEARDWELL & LEN HOLDEN KEY QUESTIONS Is HRM a practitioner-driven process which has attracted a wider audience and prompted subsequent analytical attention? Is HRM an academically-driven description of the employment relationship, to which practitioners have subsequently become drawn? Is HRM essentially a prescriptive model of how a relationship ‘ought’ to be? Is it a ‘leading edge’ approach as to how such a relationship actually ‘is’ within certain types of organization?
  • 8. SEARCH FOR HRM DEFINITION HRM “is concerned with the employment, development and reward of people in organizations and the conduct of relationships between management and the workforce” Armstrong (1999) Edwin B. Flippo (1979) refers to HRM as “planning, organizing, directing, controlling of the procurement, integration, maintenance and reproduction of Human Resource to the end that individual organizational, societal objective are accomplished
  • 9. SEARCH FOR HRM DEFINITION “a distinctive approach to employment management which seeks to achieve competitive advantage through the strategic deployment of a highly committed and capable workforce, using an integrated array of cultural, structural and personal techniques (Storey, 1995, p:5). A broader definition of HRM is provided by Boxall and Purcell. “anything and everything associated with the management of employment relationships in the firm. We do not associate HRM solely with a high-commitment model of labour management or with anything particular ideology or style of management (Boxall & Purcell 2000, p: 184).
  • 10. HR AS A HUMAN CAPITAL Human capital which can be classified into three categories Intellectual Capital: Specialized knowledge, tacit knowledge and skills, cognitive complexity, and learning capacity Social capital: Network of relationships, sociability and trustworthiness Emotional capital: Self-confidence, ambition & courage, risk bearing ability & resilience.
  • 11. AIMS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Organizational effectiveness: Human Capital Management: Knowledge management: Reward management: Employee relation: Meeting diverse needs: Bridging the gap between rhetoric and reality
  • 12. FUTURE OF HRM (IS HRM FUNCTION GOING TO BE OBSOLETE Globalization, Sophisticated advanced technology, Open innovation, Global recruitment, Economic and political environment, Global economy, New policies and practices.
  • 13. MODEL OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MICHIGAN/MATCHING MODEL Developed by Fombrun, Tichy and Devanna (1984) at Michigan Business School Introduced the concept of strategic Human Resource Management linked to the formation and implementation of strategic corporate and business objectives (Devanna et al, 1984, p: 34). The model stated that HR system and the organization structure should be managed in a way that is congruent with the organization strategy hence the origin of the name matching
  • 14. MICHIGAN/MATCHING MODEL… Its associated with “hard HRM” which emphasises the necessity of ‘tight fit’ between HR strategy and business strategy Assumption of the Matching Model Managing people will vary from organization to organization Unitarism: The model formed the basis for ‘best fit’ school of HRM
  • 16. MICHIGAN MODEL GENERIC PROCESSES According to this model, there is a human cycle of HRM which consist of four generic processes or functions that are performed in the organization Selection: Appraisal: Rewards: Development:
  • 17. MICHIGAN/MATCHING MODEL Advantage of Michigan model Market performance and organizational growth Cost minimization as resource can be obtain cheaply Disadvantage Market failure due to ignorance of the environment Disintegration of group diversity and intra-group conflicts which will result into poor organizational performance.
  • 18. EVANS AND LORANGE (1989) Argued that the Michigan model is based on the ‘product market logic’ which demands that to gain high profit, labour must be obtained cheaply, used sparingly, developed and exploited fully.
  • 19. THE HARVARD MODEL Postulated by Beer et al (1984) at Harvard University Referred to as “‘the map of HRM territory” Recognizes the legitimate and existence of various multiple stakeholders in the organization. Focuses on the human or soft side of Human Resource Management
  • 20. THE HARVARD MODEL… The Harvard model outline four HR policy areas. Human Resource flows: Reward system: Employee influence: Work system:
  • 21. FOUR C’S These HR policy areas resulted into four C’s (HR outcomes) that needs to be achieve Commitment Congruence Competence Cost-effective Beer et al., (1984) proposed that long-term consequence should be evaluated at three level individuals, organization and societal which in turn should be analysed using the four C’s
  • 23. HARVARD MODEL: BASIC FEATURE There are basically two characteristic feature which include Line managers accept more responsibility for ensuring the alignment of competitive strategy and personal policy. Personal has the mission of setting policies that govern how personal activities are developed and implemented in ways that make them more mutually reinforcing.
  • 24. THE GUEST MODEL Developed by David Guest in 1987 Close to both the hard and soft model of HRM. Emphasis more on strategic management unlike other HRM models that concentrated more on personal development and management Needs of all individual are taken into consideration rather than concentration on the workforce alone.
  • 25. DIMENSION OF ANALYSIS This model has six (6) dimension of analysis as compared to other models. HRM strategy HRM practices HRM outcomes Behaviour outcomes Performance outcomes Financial outcomes
  • 27. POLICIES FOR HRM AND ORGANIZATION
  • 29. SNAPCHAT QUESTIONS How would you feel when your employer treated you as just another resource? If the company didn't really value you as a person and didn't really care for your input? How would you feel if the your work are monitored, not motivated, not involved in decision making? How will feel when your hard work is not recognized?
  • 30. HARD AND SOFT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Storey (1989) has distinguished between hard and soft models of HRM proposed by Michigan and Harvard models. The dichotomy of hard and soft HRM had its roots in the United State (Carol Gill, 1999) The Harvard model for soft HRM (Beer et al., 1985) and the Michigan model for hard HRM (Fombrun et al., 1984) had not been used in the American literature but mostly, the debate was in the British literature (Hendry & Pettigrew, 1990). The hard and soft HRM terminology was used in the work of Guest (1989) and Storey (1987, 1992). Guest (1987) identified two dimensions soft-hard and loose-tight while Storey (1992) had identified soft-hard and weak-strong dimensions.
  • 32. HARD HRM MODEL Based on McGregor Theory X Focus on the resources aspect of Human Resource Emphasis costs in the form of ‘headcount’ and places control firmly in the hands of management Legge (1995) refers to Hard HRM model as ‘Utilitarian instrumentalism’ Human resource are viewed as being passive and can be easily replaced and see as disposable Emphasis on the ‘quantitative, calculative and business strategy’ side of managing ‘headcounts’ which is referred to as human assets (Storey 1987
  • 33. HARD HRM MODEL Bach (2005) viewed Hard HRM model as; HRM is unitarist Interest of other stakeholders A predominant interest Playing down on external and collection (Unionization) issues.
  • 34. HARD HRM MODEL Tichy et al (1982), Fombrun et al., (1984) and Hendry and Pettigrew (1986), assumed Hard HRM as; Factor of production or variable cost of doing business
  • 35. HARD HRM MODEL… Hard HRM emphasis the importance of ‘strategic fit’ where human resource polices and practices are closely linked to the strategic objectives of the organization (external fit), and are coherent among themselves (internal fit) (Baird and Meshoulan, 1988; Hendry and Pettigrew, 1986) with the ultimate aim being increased competitive advantage (Alpander and Botter, 1981; Devanna et al., 1984; Miles and Snow, 1984; Storey and Sission, 1993; Tichy et al., 1982; Tyson and Fell, 1986).
  • 36. SOFT HRM MODEL Emphasis on the ‘human side’ which is connected to the human relation school of Herzberg and McGregor (Storey, 1987) Soft HRM is associated with McGregor theory of Y approach or notion of ‘Hermeneutical man’ (Catherine Truss et al., 1997) Soft HRM model as ‘Developmental Humanism’ with a concept of a ‘high committed work system’ (Legge, 1995) Focus on the wellbeing of employees by treating them as a valuable asset and a source of competitive advantage through commitment, adaptability and high- quality skills and performance (Gill. 1999)
  • 37. SOFT HRM MODEL Employee’s nature is seen as proactive rather than passive inputs into production processes (Legges 1995) The Soft HRM model assumes that employees will work best if full committed to the organization (Beaumont, 1992; Dunham and Smith, 1979). Emphasis that employees will be committed if they are trusted, trained, motivated, developed, and be allowed to work autonomously and have control over their work (Guess, 1987; Hendry and Pettigrew, 1990; Purcell, 1993; Purcell and Ahlstrand, 1994; Tyson et al., 1994).
  • 38. Hard HRM Model Soft HRM Model Time Scale  HRM seen as short-term policy  Employees are hired and fired  Treats employees as resources of the organization  Takes a long-term view of using the workforce for possible long-term to achieve corporate objectives  Treats employees as most valuable resources (assets) Key Features 1. Employees are paid as little as possible 2. Employees have limited control over their work 3. Communication mainly downward in direction 4. Judgemental appraisal 1. Managers consult regularly with employees (two ways communication) 2. Managers often give control to employees through delegation, empowerment 3. Emphasis on training and development 4. Employee promotion which reflects long-term plan for employee development 5. Developmental appraisals Motivational techniques used  Motivated by pay with limited use of delegation and team working  Delegation, empowerment, extensive use of techniques designed to give employees more power
  • 39. QUICK QUESTIONS Hard HRM model or Soft HRM: Which model is suitable? Which approach do you think works best and why? Does the approach used depend on anything? Which approach allows the business to achieve HRM objectives?
  • 40. THINK TWICE Truss et al. (1997) found out the following factors to determine whether organisations were using soft or hard models of HRM.  Training received by employees and employee's perception of training and promotion opportunities SOFT  Communication and trust between management and staff SOFT  Integration of HR and business strategy including performance management techniques such as appraisal HARD
  • 41. THINK TWICE Control over setting work targets HARD Organisational flexibility HARD
  • 42. CONTRADICTION Legge (1995) and Beardwell & Claydon (2007) identified that if “hard” approach is used to explain a strategic approach to Human Resource Management, then “hard” and “soft” are not compactible. “Hard” may contain some elements of soft HRM model and “soft” might contain elements of hard HRM outputs This means that both hard and soft co-exist in any strategy of Human Resource Management in an organization.
  • 43. Research conducted by Gratton et al (1999) found that both hard and soft variant Human Resource Management in eight (8) organizations and that there is no precise difference between them. David Guest (2001) stated that “Unless we can develop our own more precise theory, there is a risk (or the promise) that the field will be colonized by economists as industry increasingly recognizes the value of Human resource and social assets we can expect significant stimulus to Human Resource Management Theory coming from economy theory”.
  • 44. HARD HRM MODEL: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES Staff are monitored Cost minimization Increase/reduced output where necessary Greater centralization; management control Standardization of process DISADVANTAGES  Employees are controlled  Limited close employee-employer relationship  Treats employees as resources of the organization  Communication mainly downward in direction
  • 45. SOFT HRM MODEL: ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES  Employee participation  Motivation, commitment, empowerment  High productivity  Employee-employer relationship, collaboration  Competitive advantage  Easy communication and teamwork  Equal opportunity for each individual DISADVANTAGE  High cost of employee’s development, training, wages increases  Delay in decision-making process
  • 46. RESEARCH PAPER ON HRM MODE (HARD AND SOFT) Topic: The Association Between Hard And Soft Human Resource Management Orientations In The Malaysian Hotel Organizations Author: NOR KHOMAR ISHAK, Ph.D Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management University of Management & Technology Malaysia International Journal of Business and Social Science Vol. 2 No. 22; December 2011
  • 47. The objective of the study: Examine the relationship between Hard HRM and Soft HRM orientation. METHODOLGY: The four-star and five-star hotels located in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor were chosen as the unit of analysis. A total of 63 4-star and 5-star hotels were identified in these two states of Malaysia
  • 48. HYPOTHESIS  There is no relationship between Hard HRM and Soft HRM orientations in the Malaysia’s Hotel Organizations.  There is relationship between Hard or Soft HRM orientation and turnover rate of employee in the Malaysia’s Hotel Organizations. FINDINGS  Strong support for the proposition in only 1 hotel and minimal support in 3 hotels.  The Hard HRM orientations were mainly organization-centered and reactive  Soft HRM orientations were predominantly employee-centered, in support of teamwork and with activities that enhanced the work environment
  • 49. PH.D. THESIS PAPER Topic: Use Of Hard And Soft Models Of HRM To Illustrate The Gap Between Rhetoric And Reality In Workforce Management Author: Ph.D Carol Gill RMIT University: School of Management ISSN 1038-7448 No.WP 99/13 (November 1999)
  • 50. The objective of the study: Examines the nature of the gap between rhetoric and reality in workforce management using hard and soft models of Human Resource Management Methodology: This study identified the rhetoric of Australian organisations through an analysis of annual reports of organisations on the Australian Stock Exchange. Organisational reality was assessed through a review of recent Australian Workforce Surveys
  • 51. HYPOTHESIS AND FINDINGS The results of this study support the main hypothesis that rhetoric would align most strongly with soft HRM and reality would align with hard HRM. This study found that organisational rhetoric is "soft" with a focus on treating employees as valued assets and a source of competitive advantage through their commitment, adaptability and high quality skill and performance. The "hard" model is not supported in the annual report rhetoric, employees are not consistently referred to as a factor of 41 production or an expense of doing business.
  • 52. HARD HRM MODEL VS SOFT HRM MODEL The answer is it DEPENDS! The “hard” HRM model to HR might be expected to result in a more cost-effective workforce where a decision-making is quicker and focussed on senior managers. However, such approach pays relatively little attention to the needs of employees and business adopting a genuinely hard model might expect to suffer from higher absenteeism and staff turnover and less successful recruitment
  • 53. The “soft” model of HRM will certainly appeal to the “touchy feely” amongst those who like to see people being treated nicely. This model will help business to by rewarding employee performance and motivates staff more effectively. However, the danger of this model is that when all the employee’s benefits are added up, the cost of the workforce leaves business at a competitive disadvantage
  • 54. RECOMMENDATION Although Soft HRM looks so convincing to adopt, soft or hard depends on the business goals, the corporate culture, the nature of the business environment, the nature of the business strategies. The distinction is an academic though because a good HR manager will demonstrate both hard and soft skills. A good mix of both soft and hard HRM style should be adopted
  • 55. “True motivation comes from achievement, personal development, job satisfaction, and recognition.” — Frederick Herzberg
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