Human Resource Management MGT 501 Lecture 9 Functions

Human Resource Management – MGT - 501 Lecture 9 Functions of HRM Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed mgt 501@vu. edu. pk Virtual University – Pakistan www. vu. edu. pk

Human Resource Management Core Functions Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Staffing Employee & Labor Relations HRM FUNCTIONS Safety & Health Human Resource Development Compensation & Benefits

The functional areas of HRM 1. Planning and selection 2. Measuring performance and employee development 3. Maintaining effective employee-management relations 4. Maintaining effective employee-management relations 5. Anticipating and coping with change Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

1. Planning and selection n Forecasting & planning n Job analysis & job description n Recruiting & screening n Testing & interviewing n Human resource information systems Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

2. Measuring performance and employee development n Performance appraisals n Analyzing training needs n Conducting training programs n Evaluating program effectiveness n Career counseling and development Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

3. Maintaining effective employee-management relations n Developing equitable compensation systems n Collective bargaining n Resolving grievances Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

4. Uncovering and resolving employee problems n Assessing employee stress n Employee motivation systems n Employee assistance programs (EAPs) Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

5. Anticipating and coping with change n Implementing fair employment legislation n Conducting research to evaluate current Human Resource Management practices n Anticipating future HRM trends Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

The HR function in organizations of various sizes Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

HR in Small Businesses n n n Seldom have a formal HR unit Other managers handle HR functions Focuses on hiring & retaining capable employees Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

HR in a Medium-Sized Firm n n Little specialization HR manager is essentially the entire department Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Traditional Human Resource Functions in a Large-Sized Firm n n 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 Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

A New and Evolving HR Organization for Large-size Firms (1/2) n Performance in Five functional areas n Outsource n Shared service centers n Line managers have more HR authority Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

A New and Evolving HR Organization for Large-size Firms Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

HR’s Evolving Role Protector & Screener Change agent & Strategic partner Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

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What Influences the Practice of HRM? Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

External Influences n State of the economy n Competition for product and labor markets n Government laws, regulation, and public policy n Characteristics of the labor force n Technology Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Internal Influences n Unions n Characteristics of HRM activities n Attitudes of managers Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed

Human Resource Management – MGT - 501 Lecture 9 Functions of HRM Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed mukhtar 59@yahoo. com Virtual University – Pakistan www. vu. edu. pk