The internal environment of HRM consists of unions, organizational culture and conflict, professional bodies, organizational objectives, policies etc. These forces have profound influence on HRM.
Internal Environment
The internal environment of HRM
consists of unions, organizational culture and conflict, professional bodies, organizational
objectives, policies etc. These forces have profound influence on HRM.
Unions
Trade unions are formed to
safeguard the interest of its members. A registered trade union is one which is
registered under the Trade Union Act and enjoys certain rights, privileges and
also has duties. It has duties to its members as well as the management.
Management, at least enlightened management, will see HR activities like
recruitment, selection, training, compensation, industrial relations and separations
are carried out in consultation with trade union leaders.
The National Commission on Labour
(NCL) has made valuable suggestions to trade unions to undertake the following
activities:
1. Secure fair wages for the workers;
2. Safeguard security of tenure and better job conditions;
3. Enlarge promotional and training opportunities
4. Provide for educational, cultural and recreation facilities
5. Cooperate in and facilitate technological advances;
6. Promote individual and group welfare;
7. Promote national integration ; and
8. Instill a sense of responsibility among members towards industry and society.
Organizational Culture and Conflicts
Just like individuals having and
cherishing their culture, organizations also have cultures. Each organization
has its own culture that distinguishes one organization from another. Culture
may be stated as sharing some core values or beliefs by the members of the
organization.
The culture of an organization is
like the preserved culture of a family, the tradition of a group or race.
Culture identifies the group and the group cherishes it. Some organizations are
highly respected for the culture it has preserved and any deviation may even be
resented by its customers and the general public as well.
HRM has the delicate but important
role of preserving and nurturing the organizational culture. Conflict usually
surfaces because of dualities such as personal goal as against
organizational goal, discipline as against autonomy, right as against duties
etc. Such conflicts have their bearing on HR activities in an organization.
Professional Bodies
Professional bodies have a role
to play in maintaining proper internal environment. Chartered Accountants,
doctors, lawyers etc., have professional bodies which regulate and maintain the
dignity of their profession. Erring members can be punished by the professional
body and they lay down rules and procedures for good conduct and ethics. So
also The National Institute of Personnel Management advices and regulates HRM
activities.
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