16 Questions
What is the main focus of HRM?
Procurement and development
What do DeCenzo and Robbins define HRM as being concerned with?
People dimension in management
According to Flippo, what is the aim of HRM?
To bring together and develop an effective organization
According to the National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), what is the aim of HRM?
To bring together and develop an effective organization
In simple terms, what is HRM about?
Achieving organizational goals through efficient use of resources
What is the primary objective of Human Resource Management (HRM)?
To ensure the availability of right people for right jobs
What are the key activities involved in HRM according to Flippo's definition?
Procurement, development, compensation, integration, maintenance, and separation of human resources
What does Personnel management primarily focus on?
Providing administrative support to the organization
According to Werther and Davis, how many categories have they classified the objectives of HRM into?
Four categories
What is the scope of HRM?
Acquisition, development, maintenance/retention, and control of human resources
What is the main focus of the welfare aspect of HRM?
Working conditions and amenities
What is the new version of personnel management?
Human resource management (HRM)
What does HRM stand for?
Human Resource Management
What is the main focus of the labour or personnel aspect of HRM?
Remuneration and incentives
What does HRM aim to reconcile?
Individual/group goals with organizational goals.
What does HRM aim to increase to the fullest?
Employee’s job satisfaction and self-actualisation.
Study Notes
Human Resource Management (HRM)
- HRM is primarily concerned with the acquisition, development, and utilization of human resources to achieve organizational goals.
Definition of HRM
- According to DeCenzo and Robbins, HRM is concerned with managing people in organizations, focusing on their recruitment, selection, training, development, and compensation.
- Flippo defines HRM as the process of procuring, developing, maintaining, and utilizing a personnel force to achieve organizational goals.
Aim of HRM
- According to Flippo, the aim of HRM is to optimize the use of an organization's human resources to achieve its goals.
- The National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) defines the aim of HRM as improving the productivity and welfare of employees to achieve organizational goals.
Key Activities in HRM
- According to Flippo, the key activities involved in HRM include procurement, development, compensation, integration, maintenance, and separation.
Scope of HRM
- The scope of HRM is broader than personnel management, encompassing not only recruitment, selection, and training but also employee welfare, industrial relations, and organizational development.
Welfare Aspect of HRM
- The main focus of the welfare aspect of HRM is to improve the quality of work life and enhance employee well-being.
Evolution of HRM
- HRM is the new version of personnel management, with a broader scope and focus on strategic organizational goals.
Objectives of HRM
- According to Werther and Davis, the objectives of HRM can be classified into five categories: societal, organizational, functional, personal, and human resource development.
HRM Acronym
- HRM stands for Human Resource Management.
Labour Aspect of HRM
- The main focus of the labour or personnel aspect of HRM is to manage the human resource function, including recruitment, selection, training, and development.
Reconciliation in HRM
- HRM aims to reconcile the interests of employees, management, and the organization to achieve organizational goals.
Ultimate Goal of HRM
- HRM aims to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency to the fullest.
This quiz provides an overview of Human Resource Management, covering the concepts of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the procurement, development, compensation, integration, maintenance, and separation of human resources.
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