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Human Resources

ICSE · Class 9 · Commercial Studies

Quick revision notes for Human Resources — ICSE Class 9 Commercial Studies. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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1. Meaning of Human Resources Management

  • HRM is also called personnel management.
  • It is concerned with acquisition, development, compensation and maintenance of an efficient and dedicated workforce.
  • HRM includes planning, organising, directing and controlling people-related work.
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2. Importance of Human Resources

  • A business is no better than the people it keeps.
  • People are the most important asset of business.
  • The efficiency of all other resources depends on human resources.
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3. Functions of Human Resources Department

  • The human resources department is also called the personnel department.
  • It performs work related to recruiting, developing and maintaining employees.
  • It helps manage the workforce in an organised way.
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4. Objectives of Human Resources Department

  • There are 8 objectives of the human resource department.
  • Recruitment and Staffing: finding and hiring the right people for the right roles.
  • Employee Development: improving employees' skills and knowledge through training and growth opportunities.

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Human resources or personnel referHuman Resources ManagementHuman resource management means the planningHuman resources management is requiredThe Human Resources Department

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