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- Title
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED ON COMPETENCES - SCANIA CASE STUDY.
- Authors
MATUSKA, EWA
- Abstract
The aim of the paper is to present the practical application of competence model in the whole system of human resources management (HRM) on the example of global automotive concern Scania AB by using data collected at polish daughter company - Scania Production Slupsk SA. The definitions of competencies and competence model are compared and an argumentation for the holistic approach of human resource management with central position of competence model is done. As an illustration for it, the case study consisted with main five steps Scania human resource management system is presented. In conclusion - the integrative role of competence model elaborated in Scania human resource management system as a factor causing high efficiency of HR is accented, as well its positive impact on building new quality of Scandinavian organizational culture in polish socio-economic conditions. Scania global human resources management system is based on well defined, unitary competence model conditioned by productive profile of the company and patterned on very effective Japan organizational schema. It is a kind of 'tailor made' model, but fits to different cultures worldwide where Scania locates its business. Most characteristic is central position of competencies in HRM system what helps to integrate five main personnel processes. Central role of competence model in company allows fulfil main target of its human resource policy: to ensure, nurturing and keeping of dedicated, well-motivated and innovatively orientated staff.
- Subjects
SCANIA AB; PERSONNEL management; JOB performance; SCANIA Production Slupsk SA
- Publication
Human Resources Management & Ergonomics, 2012, Vol 6, Issue 2, p130
- ISSN
1337-0871
- Publication type
Case Study