DHR 112: Introduction to HR Management

Management Definition

• Defined by Mary Parker Follet as “the art of getting things done through people”.
• Managers coordinate tasks among members to achieve organizational goals without directly executing tasks themselves.
• Involves a process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling organizational efforts while utilizing all available resources.

Key Management Processes

• Planning: Involves strategizing actions for guidance.
• Organizing: Coordination of human and non-human resources towards goal achievement.
• Leading: Directing and influencing employees by creating a conducive work environment.
• Controlling: Setting objectives and identifying appropriate actions to achieve them.

Human Resources

• Comprises skilled and professional individuals within an organization dedicated to productivity and goal fulfillment.

Human Resource Management (HRM)

• A management field focused on acquiring, utilizing, and maintaining workforce effectiveness through diverse procedures and policies.

Nature of HRM

• People-Centered: Concentrates on employee well-being and recognizes individual differences.
• Holistic View of Employees: Emphasizes employing the entire person, acknowledging socio-cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Recognition of Human Dignity: Treats employees respectfully, aiming to satisfy both physiological and socio-psychological needs.
• Multi-Disciplinary Approach: Integrates insights from psychology, sociology, and economics.
• Continuous Process: HRM is ongoing and cyclical, requiring alertness to global trends and human relations.
• Professionalism and Ethics: Adheres to ethical standards and legislative provisions, such as the Human Resource Management Professional Act No. 52 of 2012.

Objectives of HRM

• Acquire, develop, and retain the right skills for organizational success.
• Enhance employee well-being—physical, financial, mental, and spiritual.
• Promote equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, or other discriminatory factors.
• Integrate individual and organizational interests to maximize productivity.

Importance of HRM

• Balances job availability with qualified job seekers based on HR needs.
• Facilitates suitable and satisfying employment for psychological well-being.
• Ensures effective resource utilization by employees.
• Provides fair compensation related to employee contributions.
• Aims to match qualified staff to appropriate roles, minimizing waste.
• Promotes employee safety and health in a supportive working environment.
• Offers opportunities for personal development and skill enhancement through training and promotions.
• Supports organizational goals through effective hiring and development of talent.

This quiz covers the foundational concepts of Human Resource Management as outlined in the first lesson of DHR 112. Learners will explore the definitions of management and HRM, understand its key functions, and appreciate its significance in organizations.