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Define personnel policy? What are its characteristics?
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A policy may be defined as statement or general understanding which provides as guidance to decision making to members of an organisation in respect of any course of action. Personnel policies are well recognised intentions of the management with respect to manpower management in the organisation. Personnel policies indicate the objectives or the establish course of action to establish management’s relationship with the employees of the organisation. Following are some important definitions of personnel policies.
According Edwin B. Flippo, "A policy is a man-made rule or predetermined course of action that is established to guide the performance of work towards the organisation. It is a type of standing plan that serves to guide subordinates in the execution of their task."
According to Koontz and O'Donnell, "policies are general statements or understanding which guide or channel thinking in decision making of subordinates."
(I) A personnel policy is formulated in the context of organisational objectives.
(2) A policy may be in writing or it has to be interpreted from the behaviour of organisation members particularly people at the top.
(3) Policy is formulated through the various steps in the decision-making process.
(4) A policy provides guidelines to the member din organisation for choosing a course of action. Thus policy restricts their freedom in choosing their action.
(5) Policy formulation is a function of all managers. However, top management has important role in policy-making.
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This manual contains the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Office of State Personnel which apply to employees of state agencies, universities, boards and commissions that are covered by the provisions of the State Personnel Act. Policies and regulations approved by the State Personnel Commission are presented in fourteen major sections. You will find the Administrative Code Subchapter with each section.
