Definition of HRM:
Human
resource management is to make the most productive use of human resource to the
greatest benefits of the organization and individuals.
Definition By Pettigrew & Whipp (1991)- “Human resource management relates to the total
set of knowledge, skills and attitudes that firms need to compete. It
involves concern for and action in the management of people, including:
selection, training and development, employee relations and compensation. Such
actions may be bound together by the action of an HRM philosophy”.
Function of HRM-
·
Managerial
Function.
·
Operative
Function.
Advisory Function
1.
Managerial
function:
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| Manegerial function |
2. Operative Function:
The
operative functions are those tasks or duties which are specifically entrusted
to the HR.
a) Employment
Employment of proper kind and number
of persons necessary to achieve the objectives of the organization.
b) Development
Training and development of
personnel is a follow up of the employment function.
c) Compensation
This function is concerned with the
determination of adequate and equitable remuneration of the employees in the
organization of their contribution to the organizational goals
d) Maintenance (Working Conditions and Welfare)
Provide good working conditions so
that employees may like their work and workplace and maintain their efficiency.
e) Motivation
Design a system of financial and
non-financial rewards to motivate the employees.
f) Industrial Relations
The human resource manager can do a
great deal in maintaining industrial peace in the organization as he is deeply
associated with various committees on discipline, labor welfare, safety,
grievance, etc.
g) Seperation
The personnel manager has to ensure
the release of retirement benefits to the retiring personnel in time
3. Advisory
functions
Human resource manager is an expert in his area and so can give
advice on matters relating to human resources of the organization.
a) Advised to Top Management
Personnel manager advises the top management in
formulation and evaluation of personnel programs, policies and procedures.
b)
Advised to Departmental Heads
Personnel manager offers advice to
the heads of various departments on matters such as manpower planning, job
analysis and design, recruitment and selection, placement, training,
performance appraisal, etc.
RECRUITMENT
Definition
of Recruitment:
“Recruitment
is the process of searching for prospective employees and stimulating and
encouraging them to apply before the job.”
- Flippo
EB
“Recruitment
acts set of activities and organization uses to attract job candidates
possessing appropriate characteristics to help the organization reach its
objectives.”
- William
F Glueck
Recruitment can be defined as:
u all activities
directed towards locating potential employees
u the
attraction of applications from suitable applicants.
Recruitment
is the process of finding and hiring suitable candidates to fill the positions.
The process involves searching, sourcing and selecting right candidates for the
roles to the organization
The aim of recruitment is to get the best person suited to the job based on objective criteria for a particular job
The aim of recruitment is to get the best person suited to the job based on objective criteria for a particular job
Types of
Recruitment
Based on the
source recruitment is divided into categories:
1.
Internal Recruitment: This involves recruiting candidates within an organization to
fill the vacancy.
2.
External Recruitment: This involves recruiting a candidate through references,
networks, job portals or they may approach recruitment agencies.
