Unit - 1 , Introduction of Human Resource Management

1. Introduction Of Human
Resource Management
By Devashish Pandey

2. Evolution Era
• Industrial Era- 19th Century
• Trade Union Movement Era – close to 19th Century
• Social responsibility era- Beginning of 20th Century
• Scientific Management era- 1900-20s
• Human Relation era- 1930-50s
• Behavioral Science era – 1950-60s
• System and Contingency approach era – 1960 onwards
• Human resource Management era -1980 onwards

3. HRM
• HRM is the process of managing people of an organization with a
human approach. It is a approach through which organization can
utilize manpower not only for the benefits of the organization but for
the growth, development and self satisfaction of the concerned
people.

4. Nature of HRM
• HRM is based on certain principles and policies which helps the
organization to achieve its objectives.
• HRM is a pervasive function – it suggest that hrm is not associated to
a single department , instead it is a broader function and is spread
through the organization ,which manages all type of employees from
lower level to top level department of the organization .
• HRM is People oriented
• HRM is continuous activity
• HRM is a part of management function
• Main aim is optimum utilization of employees

5. Objectives of HRM
• Human Capital
• Developing organizational climate
• Helping to maintain performance standards and increase productivity
• Helping to establish and maintain a harmonious employee/employer
relationship.
• Helping to create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• To increase the employee satisfaction and self actualization.
• To communicate HR policies to all employees
• To help maintain ethical policies and behavior

6. Objectives of HRM
• Societal objectives
• Organizational objectives
• Functional objectives
• Personnel objectives

7. Function of HRM
• Strategic Management
• Equal employment opportunity
• Staffing
• Talent Management
• Total rewards
• Risk Management and worker protection
• Technological- Employee and Labor retention

8. Vital Qualities of HR Manager
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Self Discipline
• Ethics and Integrity
• Empathetic Attitude
• Legally Sound

9. Role of the Manager
• Personal role- Advising, Training and development, Manpower
planning, selection and recruitment
• Welfare and counselor role- research of personal and organizational
problem, group behavior.
• Administrative role- Salary and wage, Maintainace of records,
Effective utilization of HR
• Legal Role- Settlement of dispute, Grievance handling and handling
discipline and legal matter

10. Emerging challenges of HRM
• Work life Balance
• Downsizing
• Improvement of productivity
• Creating of HRM function
• Outsourcing of HRM function
• Managing work force diversity
• Empowerment of employees
• Managing global workforce