The steel industry in the world has, in the recent past, had its fair share of challenges. The Australian steel industry, in particular, is an embodiment of such problems. Among other obstacles, such industries face climate change challenges, human resource and constraints associated with the raw materials.
Looking back at history, however, the steel manufacturing in Australia has never had it smooth. The genesis of the trouble that has plagued the industry ever since is the inauspicious beginning following the 1840’s discovery of iron deposits at Iron Knob, SA. As a result of poor quality of the iron ore and the coke, the steel imports from Britain presented stiff competition. As such, the Australian industry stalled in the 1870s. But at the onset of the twentieth century, the industry rose from the dust due to the increasing demand for steel. Among other steelworks that went into operation at the time include the Port Kembla industry in the New South Wales. But as such events as the first world war set in, the demand for steel overly burgeoned almost tripling the initial demand. As such, most of the aspects and factors of production in a larger industry were overlooked. Staffing, production, availability of raw materials and market availability were some of the overlooked aspects at the time. Such negligent would later come to haunt the Australian steel industry leading to the closure of some of the most steelworks.
The challenges, primarily human resource, are the basis for the following discussion
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- History of the Steel Industry
- Port Kembla Steelworks
- Importance of the Steel Industry in Australia
- The Global Financial Crisis and its Effects on the Steel Industry
- Role of Unions
- Closure of the Company
- What an expatriate manager must prepare for
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report aims to critically examine the operations of the Port Kembla steelworks and analyze the human resource management challenges facing the plant. The report will also explore the history of the steel industry in Australia, particularly focusing on the Port Kembla steelworks, and attempt to relate it to the prevailing human resource crisis in the industry.
- Human resource management challenges facing the Port Kembla steelworks
- History of the Port Kembla steelworks and the broader Australian steel industry
- The impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the steel industry
- The role of unions and their impact on the industry
- Challenges facing expatriate managers in the Australian steel industry
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The introduction provides a brief overview of the current situation at the Port Kembla steel plant and highlights the human resource issues that are threatening the plant's future. The report focuses on the challenges facing the plant due to the global financial crisis and the resulting decline in demand for steel.
- This chapter discusses the history of the steel industry in Australia, with a specific focus on the Port Kembla steelworks. It traces the development of the industry from its early beginnings to the present day, highlighting the key events and players that have shaped the industry's trajectory.
- This chapter examines the impact of the Global Financial Crisis on the steel industry globally and specifically in Australia. The chapter analyzes the effects of the crisis on steel production, pricing of raw materials, and job security in the industry. It also discusses the role of unions in the industry and their influence on the decisions made by companies in response to the crisis.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key focus areas of this report are human resource management, steel industry, Port Kembla steelworks, Global Financial Crisis, unions, expatriate managers, and the Australian economy. These keywords encapsulate the primary themes and concepts discussed in the report, including the challenges facing the steel industry, the historical development of the industry, the impact of the financial crisis, and the role of human resource management in navigating these challenges.
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- Jonathan Deaux (Autor:in), 2015, Human Resource Management Issues at the Port Kembla Steelworks, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/379528
