Introduction to human resource management


Introduction to Human Resource Management


We can define human resource management as

A strategic integrated and coherent approach to the employment, development and well-being of the people working in organization (Armstrong, 2012)

Also, distinct from personnel management, is the emerging philosophy that people need to be viewed as an asset rather than merely a variable cost (Beer et al, 1984)

Human Resource Management (HRM) is an operation in companies designed to maximize employee performance in order to meet the employer's strategic goals and objectives. More precisely, HRM focuses on management of people within companies, emphasizing on policies and systems.
In short, HRM is the process of recruiting, selecting employees, providing proper orientation and induction, imparting proper training and developing skills.


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The Scope of HRM

The scope of HRM is very wide. It consists of all the functions that come under the banner of human resource management. The different functions are as follows −

Human Resources Planning

It is the process by which a company identifies how many positions are vacant and whether the company has excess staff or shortage of staff and subsequently deals with this need of excess or shortage.

Job Analysis Design

Job analysis can be defined as the process of noticing and regulating in detail the particular job duties and requirements and the relative importance of these duties for a given job.

Job analysis design is a process of designing jobs where evaluations are made regarding the data collected on a job. It gives an elaborate description about each and every job in the company.

Recruitment and Selection

With respect to the information collected from job analysis, the company prepares advertisements and publishes them on various social media platforms. This is known as recruitment.

A number of applications are received after the advertisement is presented, interviews are conducted and the deserving employees are selected. Thus, recruitment and selection is yet another essential area of HRM.

Orientation and Induction

After the employees are selected, an induction or orientation program is organized. The employees are updated about the background of the company as well as culture, values, and work ethics of the company and they are also introduced to the other employees.

Training and Development

Employees have to undergo a training program, which assists them to put up a better performance on the job. Sometimes, training is also conducted for currently working experienced staff so as to help them improve their skills further. This is known as refresher training.

Performance Appraisal

After the employees have put in around 1 year of service, performance appraisal is organized in order to check their performance. On the basis of these appraisals, future promotions, incentives, and increments in salary are decided.

Compensation Planning and Remuneration

Under compensation planning and remuneration, various rules and regulations regarding compensation and related aspects are taken care of. It is the duty of the HR department to look into remuneration and compensation planning.

Basically, we can say that HRM is a multi-disciplinary activity, utilizing knowledge and inputs drawn from psychology, economics, etc.

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  1. Bandara AdhikariJanuary 2, 2019 at 7:47 AM

    You have highlighted the scope of HRM & its main functions. Worth to share &keep it up nice way of writing always.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 4, 2019 at 10:29 PM

    nice information and it is really helpful

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  4. Salitha BandaraJanuary 6, 2019 at 12:15 AM

    Useful ideas

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  5. ShanikaJanuary 6, 2019 at 12:36 AM

    You have explained well about key asset of an organization.good job

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  6. UnknownJanuary 6, 2019 at 5:25 AM

    Nice Inputs

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