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Introduction to Human Resource Management

ICSE · Class 12 · Business Studies

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1.1 Meaning and Definition of Human Resource Management

  • Human resources = total knowledge, skills, creative abilities, talents, and aptitudes of an organisation's workforce.
  • HRM is that part of management concerned with people at work and their relationships within the organisation.
  • HRM views manpower as a resource and an asset – not just a cost.
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1.2 Characteristics of Human Resource Management

  • There are 13 key characteristics (features) of HRM – all are important for exam.
  • 1. People-oriented: Focuses on individuals and groups; covers recruitment, training, motivation, appraisal, and well-being at all levels.
  • 2. Comprehensive Function: Covers all types of people at all levels; aims at improving productivity, performance, and profitability.
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1.3 Importance of Human Resource Management

  • HRM is important at four levels: (1) Enterprise level, (2) Professional level, (3) Social level, (4) National level.
  • ENTERPRISE SIGNIFICANCE: Helps achieve organisational goals efficiently; attracts and retains talent; develops skills and right attitudes; secures willing cooperation; utilises available human resourc
  • PROFESSIONAL SIGNIFICANCE: Improves quality of work life; enables teamwork; provides personal development opportunities; maintains healthy relationships; ensures proper allocation of work.

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HRM is that part of managementHuman resources represent the aggregateHRM is fundamentally peopleHRM is primarily a staff functionHRM is pervasive

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