Shadowing Practice: History, Evolution and Development of Human Resource Management - Learn English Speaking with Video

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Welcome back to our channel.
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In today's video, we are going to explore the major milestones
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and influential theories that have shaped the history of Human Resource Management or HRM.
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Understanding these milestones and theories is essential to gaining insights into the evolution
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and development of HRM as a strategic function within organizations.
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So let's dive into the rich history of HRM and discover the key milestones and theories that have left a lasting impact.
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Before we begin, let's briefly summarize the major milestones and influential theories we will be discussing in this video.
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1. The Hawthorne Studies and the Birth of Human Relations.
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2. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Equal Employment Opportunity.
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3. The Rise of Strategic HRM.
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4. Total Quality Management and Continuous Improvement.
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5. The Emergence of Talent Management
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Now let's drive into each of these milestones and theories and understand their significance in the evolution of HRM.
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1. The Hawthorne Studies and the Birth of Human Relations Our journey begins with the Hawthorne Studies conducted in the 1920s and 1930s,
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which marked a significant turning point in HRM.
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They wanted to see how lighting affects worker productivity.
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But guess what?
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They found something unexpected.
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No matter what they did with the lighting, productivity went up.
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Can you believe it?
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That's called the Hawthorne Effect.
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It showed that factors like how employees get along and feel at work actually affect their performance.
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So, from these studies, the whole idea of human relations in HRM was born.
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It's all about understanding and caring for employees' social and emotional needs.
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It totally changed how HRM sees people at work.
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The Hawthorne studies reveal the influence of social and psychological factors on employee productivity, leading to the birth of the human relations movement in HRM.
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2. The Civil Rights Act of 1964
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and Equal Employment Opportunity The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark moment in HRM history,
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promoting equality and fairness in the workplace.
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This law was a big deal because it made discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin illegal.
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It was a major milestone in promoting equality and fairness in the workplace.
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The act paved the way for equal employment opportunities and affirmative action programs.
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It shook things up and pushed HRN to focus on creating diverse and inclusive work environments.
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It was a powerful step forward in ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, has a fair chance to succeed at work.
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In brief, the Act prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin,
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and laid the foundation for equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs.
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3. The Rise of Strategic HRM Let's dive into the rise of Strategic HRM, a pivotal moment in HRM history.
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In the 1980s and 1990s, HRM underwent a transformation.
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It became more than just paperwork and administrative tasks.
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It became strategic.
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HRM started aligning its practices with the goals and objectives of organizations.
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They realized that employees are a valuable asset and can contribute to a company's success.
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So, strategic HRM emphasized finding the right talent, developing them, and creating an environment that supports their growth.
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It recognized that human capital is a key competitive advantage.
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This shift revolutionized how HRM is seen moving from being a support function to being a strategic partner in achieving organizational success.
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In summary, strategic HRM emphasized aligning HR practices with organizational goals and objectives,
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recognizing the critical role of human capital in achieving competitive advantage.
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4. Total Quality Management and Continuous Improvement The concept of Total Quality Management or TQM gained prominence in the late 20th century,
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impacting HRM practices.
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It was all about improving quality throughout the organization, but here's the cool part.
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TQM involved everyone, from the top management to the employees on the frontline.
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HRM played a crucial role in supporting this approach by focusing on employee development and engagement.
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They realized that for quality to improve, employees needed to continuously learn and contribute their ideas.
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So, HRM became a champion of continuous improvement, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the organization.
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It was a game -changer for HRM practices and created a more empowered and productive workforce.
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So, TQM emphasized a holistic approach to quality improvement involving employees at all levels and fostering a culture of continuous improvement,
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which required HRM to support employee development and engagement.
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5. The Emergence of Talent Management Let's dive into the emergence of talent management, a significant development in HRM history.
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With the growing recognition of talent as a valuable asset, organizations started focusing on attracting, developing, and retaining top talent.
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Talent management became a key priority for HRM.
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It encompassed activities such as recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and creating a conducive environment for talent to thrive.
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HRM played a critical role in identifying high -potential individuals, providing them with the necessary resources and opportunities for growth,
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and ensuring a pipeline of future leaders.
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The emergence of talent management transformed HRM into a strategic function
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that recognizes the importance of nurturing and leveraging talent for organizational success.
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In brief, talent management encompasses activities such as attracting, developing, and retaining top talent,
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as well as succession planning and creating a conducive environment for talent to thrive.
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And that concludes our exploration of the major milestones and influential theories in HRM history.
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By understanding these milestones and theories, we gain a deeper appreciation for the development of HRM as a strategic function that values employee well -being,
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equality, and organizational success.
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See you in the next video.
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Thanks for watching.

About This Lesson

What is the Shadowing Technique?

Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.