Human Resources are considered as a very important asset of any organisation and the nation as well.
Concept of HRM
Human Resources are considered as
a very important asset of any organisation and the nation as well. Other
resources are of no avail without Human Resources. They can be made more effective
and purposeful. There is no limit in their abilities and their abilities can be
continuously improved with training, skill, attitude and additional scientific
gadgets and machines. Concept of HRM borders on,
1. Men or personnel can do many wonderful things and take
up any challenge.
2. They can be trained to do efficient work.
3. Necessary climate can be created to increase their efficiency.
4. Environment and their liberties can be increased to create a congenial atmosphere.
Karen Legge has specified three elements
of HRM as follows
1. Human resource policies should be integrated with strategic business planning and used to reinforce appropriate culture.
2. Human resources are valuable and a source of com-petitive advantage.
3. Human resources can be tapped most effectively by mutually consistent policies which promote commitment and foster a willingness in employees to act flexibly in the interest of the adaptive organsiation’s pursuit of excellence.
John Storey has specified four
elements of HRM as follows:
1. A set of beliefs and assumptions.
2. A strategic thrust embodying decisions about people management.
3. The central involvement of line management 4. Dependence upon a set of levers to determine the
employment relationships
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