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Human Resources Management Value in Knowledge-Based Society

Author(s): Liudmila Lobanova
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Keywords: human resources management; personnel management; human resources management functions; human resources management skills; human resources management level of development

Summary/Abstract: While building knowledge-based society and economy, particular importance in human resources management falls on the value of human resources and management expertise. The article analyses the features of human resources management competences in terms of completing human resources management functions in practice with a view to advantages of human resources management approaches compared with traditional approaches to human resources management. Upon research on personnel management functions and competencies associated with the study of theoretical and empirical research, the article analyzes the human resources management activities, and the distribution of functions between management, as well as and the designated human resources (personnel) managers and directors. Approaches to human resources management competencies are given, the human resources (personnel) management competence structure, personnel managers profiles, along with roles and functions in practice are described. Based on the empirical results of the Lithuanian organizations, leaders’ competences are evaluated, including their impact on employees and organizations to succeed. The value of human resources management features, and human resources management factors determining the level of development are identified.

  • Issue Year: 2009
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 233-246
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Lithuanian