History of Human Right Management (HRM)

1800's The shift from Agriculture to Industries

 Initially started since WWI i.e. after French revolution.
 The term HRM has been commonly used for the last fifteen years; prior to that “Personnel
Management” was used for this field.
 In early 1900s, Frederick Taylor played a significant role:
o In the development of the personnel management.
Reward based system
o Gave the concept of Incentive system
o Known as “father of scientific management”
 In 1920s and 1930s, Hawthorne Studies were conducted which emphasized on:
o social and informal aspects of the workplace
o human relations and the link between worker satisfaction and productivity
 In 1935, Wagner Act was passed which contributed to a major increase in the number of unionized
workers. (Union Act)
 In 1940s and 1950s, Personnel functioning started their work for the “benefits of workers &
laborers, labor relations and productive environment”
 In 1960s, HRM passed Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
 In 1970s, HRM changed “labor force demographics” i.e. increase in salary, providence of medical
compensations, etc.
Era of technology
 In 1980s, replacement of human work force with computers and technology took place.
 In 1985, technology was used in communication.
 In 1990s, Employment law was applicable to all organizations globally.
 In 1995, organization & design development started.
 In 2000 until now, the term HRM replaced Personnel management.

INTRODUCTION TO HRM

Definition of HRM:

The Historical Background Of Human Resource Management

https://www.whatishumanresource.com/the-historical-background-of-human-resource-management
Historical Milestones In HRM Development
https://www.whatishumanresource.com/historical-milestones-in-hrm-development