Why HRM Is Important All Managers Must Engage in Some HRM Activities -interview job candidates orient new employees evaluate work performance HRM Policies and Practices Have a Positive Impact on Performance -high performance work practices commit to improving knowledge and skills ·increase motivation retain quality employees encourage nonperformers to leave ©Prentice Hall,2002 12-4 Why HRM Is Important All Managers Must Engage in Some HRM Activities – interview job candidates – orient new employees – evaluate work performance HRM Policies and Practices Have a Positive Impact on Performance – high performance work practices • commit to improving knowledge and skills • increase motivation • retain quality employees • encourage nonperformers to leave © Prentice Hall, 2002 12-4