One of the first explicit statements of the HRM concept was made by the Michigan School (Fombrun et al, 1984). They held that HR systems and the organization structure should be managed in a way that is congruent with organizational strategy (hence the name ‘matching model’).

1. The matching model of HRM
Human Resource Management

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Manu Melwin Joy
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3. The matching model of HRM
• One of the first explicit
statements of the HRM
concept was made by the
Michigan School (Fombrun
et al, 1984). They held that
HR systems and the
organization structure
should be managed in a way
that is congruent with
organizational strategy
(hence the name ‘matching
model’).

4. The matching model of HRM
• They further explained that
there is a human resource
cycle which consists of four
generic processes or
functions that are performed
in all organizations.

5. The matching model of HRM
• Four generic processes are
– Selection – matching available
human resources to jobs;
– Appraisal (performance
management);
– Rewards – ‘the reward system
is one of the most under-
utilized and mishandled
managerial tools for driving
organizational performance’;
– Development – developing
high-quality employees.

6. The matching model of HRM
The human resource cycle (adapted from Fombrun et al, 1984)