Introduction to Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management (HRM)

responsible for managing the most valuable asset → people

involves:

• Acquiring, training, appraising, and compensating employees

• Recruiting top talent and providing development opportunities

• Attending to employees’ labor relations, health, and safety

• Ensuring fairness and promoting equity and inclusion

The Management Process

1. Planning

2. Controlling

3. Organizing

4. Staffing

5. Leading

Planning (Management Process)

setting goals, developing strategies, and creating action plans to achieve organizational objectives

Controlling (Management Process)

monitoring performance, comparing results to objectives, and making necessary adjustments

Organizing (Management Process)

structuring resources, defining roles and responsibilities, and establishing communication channels

Staffing (Management Process)

Recruiting selecting, and inspring employees to achieve organizational goals.

Leading (Management Process)

Guiding, motivating, and inspiring employees to achieve organizational goals

The People side

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Importance of HR fro Everyone

• Avoiding Personnel Mistakes

• Improving Profits and Performance

• Career Advancement

Line Authority

• Direct chain of command in an organization

• Power to make decisions and give orders to subordinates

• Line managers have direct responsibility for achieving the main objectives

• Handle day-to-day people management tasks

• Conduct performance evaluations and disciplinary actions

Staff Authority

• Advisory in nature

• Staff managers provide expert advice and support

• No direct authority over employees outside their department

• Offer specialized knowledge in recruitment,training,etc

• Develop HR policies and guidelines