HRM is relevant in the modern changed scenario on the following grounds
Relevance
of HRM
HRM is relevant in the modern
changed scenario on the following grounds
Change management
The popular terms of the present
day world are ‘Learning Organization’, ‘Managing Organizational Change’, ‘Change
Agents’ and the like. It is now accepted that any organization can survive in
today’s socio – economic environment only if it is pro-active to environmental
changes. Advances in information technology too are forcing organizations to
change their very way of thinking.
Competence
In any organization, it may not
be feasible to allocate tasks to individuals at which each one excels. But it
is possible to enhance the competence of the individuals to specific tasks
through well designed training programmes. HRD attempts to enhance the
competence through well defined and planned training programmes.
Commitment
The extent to which the employees
are committed to their work and organization has a significant bearing on an
organization’s performance. Commitment levels can be assessed using informal
interviews and questionnaires, statistics on absenteeism, grievances and
voluntary separations. Transparency in organizational functioning, employees
perception of various HRM policies, channels of communication and role models
played by superiors influence employee commitment.
Congruence of objective
It is essential that all new
comers to the organization are properly socialized into the existing community
and are made aware of the organizational values, work ethos, customs and
traditions. It is important that they know what the organization stands for and
what it wants to achieve and in this process what is expected from each
individual. They should understand the meaning of existence of the
organization. This exercise is commonly referred to as socialization.
Motivation
The performance of the workers
could be improved and increased by proper motivation. Most people can exercise
far more creativity, self-direction and self control than their present jobs
demand. It is, however, necessary to create an environment in which all members
can contribute to the limits of their ability. Subordinates must be encouraged
to participate in the process of decision making, continuously broadening their
self-direction and self-control. These would not only lead to direct
improvement in operating efficiency but would also ensure them to groom for
higher responsibilities.
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