HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT(RMB202 )

Max. Hours : 36

Course Objectives:

In this course the students will learn the basic concepts and
frameworks of Human Resource Management (HRM) and
understand the role that HRM has to play in effective business
administration. It will provide an insight as to how to use
Human Resource as a tool to implement strategies.
Definition –

It may be defined as the art of procuring, developing and

maintaining competent workforce to achieve the goals of an
organisation in an effective and efficient manner.
Nature of HRM –

a. Pervasive force
b. Action oriented
c. Individually oriented
d. People oriented
e. Future oriented
f. Development oriented
g. Auxiliary service
h. Continuous function
Scope of HRM

a. Personnel aspect
b. Welfare aspect
c. Industrial relation aspect
Importance of HRM

a. At the enterprise level

b. At the individual level
c. At the society level
d. At the national level
History of Personnel/HRM

a. Industrial revolution
b. Scientific Management
c. Trade unionism
d. Human relation movement
e. Human resources approach
Growth in India

a. Early phase
b. Legal phase
c. Welfare phase
d. Development phase
 Functions of P/HRM

Managerial function Operative function

Planning Procurement Development Motivation & Compe.

Organising Job analysis Executive Development Job design
Directing HR Planning Career Planning Work scheduling
Controlling Selection HRD Strategies Motivation
Placement Job evaluation
Induction Performance Appraisal
Compensation management
Incentives benefits and services
Maintenance Integration Emerging issues

Health Grievance Personnel records

Safety Discipline Personnel audit
Welfare Team and Team work Personnel research
Social security Collective bargaining HR accounting
Participation HRIS
Empowerment Job stress
Trade Union Counseling
Industrial relation Mentoring
Future of HRM : Influencing Factor

a. Size of workforce
b. Composition of workforce
c. Employee expectations
d. Changes in Technology
e. Life style changes
Personnel Management
It may be defined as a set of programmes, functions and activities designed to
maximise both personal and organisational goals.