Subject category:
Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour
Published by:
China Europe International Business School
Length: 12 pages
Data source: Field research
Abstract
Sony was founded in 1946 and is now one of the leading electronic companies in the world. Sony (China) was set up in 1996, and based on the idea of constant innovation, it aims to build Sony (China) as a learning organisation. The case describes the evolution of the HR (human resource) function of Sony (China), which changed its name from HR to HRDD (Human Resource and Development Division) to focus on employee's human needs and their long-term employability. The HRDD plays many roles such as a matchmaker, counsellor, and a business partner, etc to promote the communication and unity inside the company. Sony (China) believes learning can benefit both the employees and company. It takes school learning to the company, which provides its employees with a two-year training programme. Finally, the case raises some questions about how much the learning process works and how to evaluate the effectiveness of the training.
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Industry:
Size:
Sales revenue USD570 million in 2002, 10,000 employees
Other setting(s):
2002
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Abstract
Sony was founded in 1946 and is now one of the leading electronic companies in the world. Sony (China) was set up in 1996, and based on the idea of constant innovation, it aims to build Sony (China) as a learning organisation. The case describes the evolution of the HR (human resource) function of Sony (China), which changed its name from HR to HRDD (Human Resource and Development Division) to focus on employee's human needs and their long-term employability. The HRDD plays many roles such as a matchmaker, counsellor, and a business partner, etc to promote the communication and unity inside the company. Sony (China) believes learning can benefit both the employees and company. It takes school learning to the company, which provides its employees with a two-year training programme. Finally, the case raises some questions about how much the learning process works and how to evaluate the effectiveness of the training.
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Location:
Industry:
Size:
Sales revenue USD570 million in 2002, 10,000 employees
Other setting(s):
2002