Human Resource Management – MGT - 501 Lecture 9 Functions of HRM Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed mgt501@vu.edu.pk Virtual University – Pakistan www.vu.edu.pk
Human Resource Management Core Functions
Staffing HRM FUNCTIONS Safety & Health Compensation & Benefits Human Resource Development Employee & Labor Relations HRM FUNCTIONS Safety & Health Compensation & Benefits
The functional areas of HRM Planning and selection Measuring performance and employee development Maintaining effective employee-management relations Anticipating and coping with change
1. Planning and selection Forecasting & planning Job analysis & job description Recruiting & screening Testing & interviewing Human resource information systems
2. Measuring performance and employee development Performance appraisals Analyzing training needs Conducting training programs Evaluating program effectiveness Career counseling and development
3. Maintaining effective employee-management relations Developing equitable compensation systems Collective bargaining Resolving grievances
4. Uncovering and resolving employee problems Assessing employee stress Employee motivation systems Employee assistance programs (EAPs)
5. Anticipating and coping with change Implementing fair employment legislation Conducting research to evaluate current Human Resource Management practices Anticipating future HRM trends
The HR function in organizations of various sizes
HR in Small Businesses Seldom have a formal HR unit Other managers handle HR functions Focuses on hiring & retaining capable employees
HR in a Medium-Sized Firm Little specialization HR manager is essentially the entire department
Traditional Human Resource Functions in a Large-Sized Firm Separate sections are often created Placed under an HR Manager Each HR function may have a supervisor & staff HR Manager works closely with top management in formulating policy
A New and Evolving HR Organization for Large-size Firms (1/2) Performance in Five functional areas Outsource Shared service centers Line managers have more HR authority
A New and Evolving HR Organization for Large-size Firms
HR’s Evolving Role Protector & Screener Change agent & Strategic partner
What Influences the Practice of HRM?
External Influences State of the economy Competition for product and labor markets Government laws, regulation, and public policy Characteristics of the labor force Technology
Internal Influences Unions Characteristics of HRM activities Attitudes of managers
Human Resource Management – MGT - 501 Lecture 9 Functions of HRM Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed mukhtar59@yahoo.com Virtual University – Pakistan www.vu.edu.pk