UNIT – I Lesson 1 HRM – AN OVERVIEW Lesson Outline Nature of ...

The positive side in virtual job is greater job autonomy and more financial
stability, free transport, free lunch and clothing. The negative side is increased working
hours, work-related stress and changed social relationship. Highly skilled workers are
needed. Jobs are variable and short term. People should be multi-skilled.
HR ISSUES
1. Recruitment is conducted under time pressure and requires high
performance.
2. Human capital (Knowing one’s job) and social capital (Knowing each
other) becomes extricably linked.
3. The formation of some stability in social relationship is not very much
required.
4. Work place is variable.
5. Idleness is shown in terms of learning by watching what others do. Masterapprentice
relationship and craft-based learning techniques become
important.
6. Job status and project feedback is very short. Hence virtual organization
requires a heavy investment to create systems and staffing structures.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
1. Performance should be defined. Each member or team must have a clear
idea of what he is supposed to do.
2. Managers have to eliminate any obstacle that comes in the way of
successful functioning of the organization. To do this they have to provide
adequate resources and also carefully select his employees.
3. Motivation is an essential ingredient in improving the performance of any
worker. Performance can also be increased by providing rewards.
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection is an important factor that relates to discovering the applicant’s potential
for the desired responsibility. The requirements for working in a virtual organization area
� Familiarity and comfortability with the job.
� Self-motivation.
� An effective communication both orally and in writing.