Question

The problem of many developing businesses has always been attributed to insufficient or lack of capital to run these enterprises. But on taking an MBA course, you have come to realize that most businesses in Ghana and Africa fail not because of capital adequacy issues but rather, human resources management issues. What significant expectations would you give to all HR managers as needed competences to be equipped with if you are the consultant general to businesses in Ghana?

Answer 1

Human resource managers need to possess a number of skills and competencies in order to get the best out of employees in today's competitive business environment. The following would be my expectation regarding the needed competencies to be equipped by HR managers if I am the consultant general to businesses in Ghana.

• Human resource managers must have a thorough knowledge of different aspects of human resource management including HR practices.
• Human resource managers should possess good communication skills.
• Human resource managers must have the quality of critical thinking.
• Human resource managers must follow ethical principles related to human resource management.
• Human resource managers flexible enough to adjust to the changing business environment.

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