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This document defines human resource management and explains its importance. It covers the role of human resource managers and how they contribute to an organization’s success. It is a general introduction to the subject.
What's inside
- Definition of human resource management
- Importance of human resource management
- Role of human resource managers
- Impact of hiring wrong people
- Evolution of the human resource role
- Persuading a fellow business major to take this course
Who it is for: Students taking a course on Human Resource Management. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Human resource management is the process of hiring, training and managing people in an organisation. Students learn about the importance of human resources and the role of human resource managers.
Definition of Human Resource Management
Human resource management is described as the process of hiring people with the right skills. It includes orienting, training and appraising employees. The main goal is to increase the productivity of the workforce.
Importance of Human Resource Management
Human resource management is important for making the best use of human resources. It helps to increase productivity and address employee concerns. It also helps to avoid negative impacts like high employee turnover.
Role of Human Resource Managers
The role of human resource managers has changed over time. They now focus on strategic issues and using different approaches to understand people's behaviour at work. They address employee concerns and explore issues in the wider workplace.
Persuading a Fellow Business Major
A student reflects on how to persuade a fellow business major to take this course. The student explains the importance of human resource management in an organisation. The student also explains the role of human resource managers in addressing employee concerns.
Key terms
- Human resource management
- The process of hiring, training and managing people in an organisation.
- Productivity
- The amount of work done by a group of people.
- Employee turnover
- The rate at which employees leave a company.
- Strategic issues
- Important decisions that affect the future of an organisation.
- Competitive advantage
- A feature that makes an organisation better than its competitors.
- Workplace
- The environment where people work.
Questions this document helps with
- What is the main purpose of human resource management?
- Why is it important to hire people with the right skills?
- How has the role of human resource managers changed over time?
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