HRM chap 1 Overview on human resource management

Chapter 1 

Overview on human resource management 

I. Definition and role of HRM 

II. HRM factions 

III. HRM school of thought  

IV. Delegation of responsibility in HRM in organization 

V. Role and authority of each functional department on HR. 

I. Definition and role of HRM

1. Definition 

• Human resource (HR): the ability of each person including knowledge and health. 

• HR of an organization is all individuals of the organization having different role, coordinated together to pursuit organizational objectives. 

• HRM is a synthesis management activities related to creation, maintenance, development and effective use of HR within organization to obtain organizational objective. 

• The concept of "human resource management" implies that employees are resources of the employer. 

• HRM is a subset of management. It has five main goals: 

- Attract employees 

- Hire employees 

- Train employees 

- Motivate employees 

- Retain employees 

Strong employees= competitive advantage

Thus: 

• HRM is one field of management 

• HRM is implemented in close relation with other fields of management  

• All managers are responsible for HRM 

• HRM requires act oriented characteristics: need HRM schools of thought, policies; and methods. 

HRM: A system of philosophies, policies and functional activities on attracting, training & development, and maintenance of people in an organization in order to achieve the best results for both organization and individuals. 

Thus, the objectives of HRM are: 

- Effective use of HR to increase organization's efficiency.  

- Meet increasingly demand of all individuals; create the good conditions for all individuals to develop their ability; motivate the contribution and creation; hard working, create loyalty. 

- Attract employees that can meet job requirements.

2. Role of HRM 

- HRM has role of determining the success or failure of organizations.  

o People are subject of all activities.  

o People are the most important resources of organizations.  

o Can contribute their best if appropriately use. 

o ....... 

- HRM is central mission, the base for other management activities. All management activities depend on HRM. 

- Today, HRM becomes more important due to the high competition and the development of high technology. 

II. Contents/function of HRM 

1. Attracting HR group 

Ensure organization has enough labor both in number and quality, including activities: