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Unit 6: Human Resource Management

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
6.1 Staffing

6.1.1 Features
6.1.2 Academic Theory
6.1.3 Business Practice
6.2 HRM Strategy
6.2.1 Functions
6.3 Job Definitions

6.3.1 Selection
6.4 Recruitment
6.5 Summary
6.6 Keywords

6.7 Review Questions
6.8 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
• Know about the staffing
• Explain the HRM strategy

• Describe the job definitions
• Discuss about the recruitment.

Introduction

Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within an organization that focuses on
recruitment of, management of, and providing direction for the people who work in the
organization. Human Resource Management can also be performed by line managers. Human
Resource Management is the organizational function that deals with issues related to people
such as compensation, hiring, performance management, organization development, safety,
wellness, benefits, employee motivation, communication, administration, and training.
Human Resource Management is also a strategic and comprehensive approach to managing
people and the workplace culture and environment. Effective HRM enables employees to
contribute effectively and productively to the overall company direction and the accomplishment
of the organization’s goals and objectives. Human Resource Management is moving away
from traditional personnel, administration, and transactional roles, which are increasingly
outsourced. HRM is now expected to add value to the strategic utilization of employees and

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