Human Resource Management
Introduction
Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within an organization that focuses on recruitment of, management of, and providing direction for the people who work in the organization (Heathfield). It involves management decisions related to policies and practices which together shape the employment relationship and are aimed at achieving individual, organizational and societal goals (Boselie 2009). Human resource practices are designed and implemented by both HR professionals and line managers (Guest 1987).
Legal and Political
Brunei is an Islamic Sultanate in an absolute monarchy. Culture plays a central part in the way the Legal System is run in Brunei. Firstly, it starts with the tradition of having a monarch. Selection is hereditary and along with that and other cultural beliefs, the governing structure of Brunei is shaped. (Maxwell) Following that, Brunei’s written Constitution and the three pillars of its national philosophy, namely Malay, Islam and Monarchy forms the constitution of law (MIB). (Chapter 2 - Sources of Law). Islamic laws govern the daily lives of the people in Brunei. The common law, Islamic law and the indigenous Bornean beliefs and practices encompasses the nature of how conflicts are resolved (Black 2002) Currently Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'Izzaddin Waddaulah is their monarchical leader. The essay discusses about the pros and cons between an absolute monarchy.
Decision making in a constitutional monarchy comprise members of the parliament. In an absolute monarchy, the monarch holds the most power and the ultimate say in decision making. (Jilani 2011) In this system, areas such as the nation's image, the economic progress, and success depend heavily on the ruler. Decisions made affect the country as a whole. An absolute monarchy has the ability to use the same method to solve issues. With that, social and economic issues are made easier to resolve. This is very different from western countries such as the United
Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within an organization that focuses on recruitment of, management of, and providing direction for the people who work in the organization (Heathfield). It involves management decisions related to policies and practices which together shape the employment relationship and are aimed at achieving individual, organizational and societal goals (Boselie 2009). Human resource practices are designed and implemented by both HR professionals and line managers (Guest 1987).
Legal and Political
Brunei is an Islamic Sultanate in an absolute monarchy. Culture plays a central part in the way the Legal System is run in Brunei. Firstly, it starts with the tradition of having a monarch. Selection is hereditary and along with that and other cultural beliefs, the governing structure of Brunei is shaped. (Maxwell) Following that, Brunei’s written Constitution and the three pillars of its national philosophy, namely Malay, Islam and Monarchy forms the constitution of law (MIB). (Chapter 2 - Sources of Law). Islamic laws govern the daily lives of the people in Brunei. The common law, Islamic law and the indigenous Bornean beliefs and practices encompasses the nature of how conflicts are resolved (Black 2002) Currently Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'Izzaddin Waddaulah is their monarchical leader. The essay discusses about the pros and cons between an absolute monarchy.
Decision making in a constitutional monarchy comprise members of the parliament. In an absolute monarchy, the monarch holds the most power and the ultimate say in decision making. (Jilani 2011) In this system, areas such as the nation's image, the economic progress, and success depend heavily on the ruler. Decisions made affect the country as a whole. An absolute monarchy has the ability to use the same method to solve issues. With that, social and economic issues are made easier to resolve. This is very different from western countries such as the United