Human Resource Management (HRM) - Revision Notes
1. Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM) Human Resource is one of the most crucial resources in an organization. HR helps create competitive advantages in the market. Managing HR is challenging as it is the only resource capable of reasoning, questioning decisions, and allocating tasks. Each employee brings a unique personality, set of needs, and ambitions, making HR management critical. 1.1 Defining Human Resource Management (HRM) • Pande and Basak: HRM is a strategic and coherent approach to managing an organization’s most valuable asset—its people. • Armstrong: HRM is a strategic approach to managing people who are crucial for achieving organizational goals. • Dessler: HRM involves acquiring, training, appraising, compensating employees, and addressing labor relations, health, safety, and fairness. • Glueck: HRM focuses on the effective use of people to achieve both organizational and individual goals. 1.2 Features of HRM • Appreciating Asset: H...