CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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 CHAP 1 : WHAT IS HRM
1. • What is HRM
2. • Why Is HRM Important To All Managers?
3. • Why Is HRM important?
4. • HR Departments (Structure, Functions, Roles)
5. • HR Challenges

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HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
The policies and practices one
needs to carry out the “people” or
human resource aspects of a
management position, including
recruiting, screening, training,
rewarding and appraising.

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HRM is important to all Managers.
Don’t Let These Happen to You!
„ The wrong person
„ High turnover
„ Poor results
„ Useless interviews
„ Court actions
„ Safety citations
„ Salaries appear unfair
„ Poor training
„ Unfair labour practices
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 WHY HRM IMPORTANT

„ Accommodating workers needs

„ Increase complexity of manager's job
„ Increasing legal complexity
„ HR information systems
„ Cost of human resource

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 HR DEPARTMENT
STRUCTURE

HR DEPARTMENT

Vice President
Personnel /
Human Resources

Employment Compensation Training & Safety & Health HRP Labour

Manager Manager Development Manager Manager Relations
Manager

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 STAFFING
• HRP
• Recruitment
• Selection
HR DEVELOPMENT
Human • Orientation
Resource
Research • Training

HRM
FUNCTION
Industrial
Relations Safety & Health

Compensation
& Benefits
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 ROLE OF HR MANAGER
1. ADVISORY ROLE
- as consultants, info gathered, diagnose,
prescribe solution, assist & guide HR
problem solving.
2. SERVICE ROLE
- support Line Mgr. Recruit, orientation,
record keeping & reporting duties.
3. CONTROL ROLE
- set policies, procedures & monitor.
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 ENVIRONMENT
• Managing rapid change
• Workforce diversity
• Legislation
• Shortage of skilled labour & the rise of service
sector

HRM
ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES
• Competitive position INDIVIDUAL
• Decentralisation • Ethics & responsibility
• Downsizing • Productivity
• Organisational restructuring • Empowerment
• Organisational culture • Brain drain
• Outsourcing • insecurity 9
THANK YOU

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