Introduction to

Human Resource

Management

Class 1

Class Overview

This class will provide an introduction to the

topic of Human Resource Management.

Students will familiarize themselves with the

history of HRM. This class provides

students with foundational information

regarding the topic of HRM.

What is Human Resource

Management?Various definitions of Human Resource Management (HRM) exists,

though commonality is shared in each definition.

The Business Dictionary defines HRM as, “The process of hiring and developing employees so that they become more valuable to the

organization. Human Resource Management includes conducting job analyses, planning personnel needs, recruiting the right people for the

job, orienting and training, managing wages and salaries, providing benefits and incentives, evaluating performance, resolving disputes

and communicating with all employees at all levels.”

Why Human Resource

Management?

“In a growing number of organizations human resources are now viewed as a

source of competitive advantage. There is greater recognition that distinctive

competencies are obtained through highly developed employee skills, distinctive organizational cultures, management

processes, and systems.” (Kavanagh and Thite 105)

Successful HR Practitioners Have

Knowledge of…

• Business strategy

• Communication

• Competitive advantage

• Compensation and benefits

• Conflict resolution

• Individual and organizational development

• Legal expertise

• Recruitment, selection, and retention

• Training and development

AND MUCH MORE!

According to a Society of Human

Resource Management Study

“The HR responsibilities most likely to be

staffed in-house were performance

management, employee communication

plans/strategies, policy development and/or

implementation, and strategic business

planning. The HR responsibilities that were

most likely to be outsourced were employee

assistance/counseling and flexible spending

account administration.”

Human Resource Management

HRM can also provide assistance in terms of the following:

– Maintaining a positive work environment

– Compensation and benefits

– Recruitment and training

– Employee development

– Team building

– Performance Appraisals

– Handling disputes

– Communication

– Employee motivation

Video- Role of HR Explained

Please watch the video above regarding

the role of HR explained.

Reasons Why the HR Department

is ImportantHR Departments are essential to an organization’s success. In fact, Mayhew and Media provide details of why the HR Department is important.

– Budget Control

– Conflict Resolution

– Employee Satisfaction

– Cost Savings

– Sustaining Business

– Improving Corporate Image

– Embracing an organization’s steadfast principles

– Human Capital Value

Video - Jack Welch’s View on the

Role of HR

"HR is the driving force behind what makes a winning team. We make the argument

that the team that fields the best players wins. HR's involved in making sure we field

the best players." - Jack Welch

Chart Providing Overview of Some

of the Roles of HRM

Human Resource Management -

Video

Please watch the video above regarding the role of HR professionals.

Important Information

• HRM is constantly evolving.

• HRM holds a variety of responsibilities.

• HRM must work collaboratively with other

departments to improve an organization’s

success.

How Human Resources Helps Your

Business

• Maintain a good working environment for

employees

• Helps prevent, resolve, and handle

disputes

• Sets benchmarks for the future