Introducing Human Resource

Management

Chapter 1: THE DEVELOPMENT OF

HUMAN RESOURCES
 Introducing Human Resource
Management

Learning Objectives:
• Define Human Resource Management;

• Explain and differentiate the different roles of the Human Resource

Manager and his functions;

• Discuss the importance of the Human Resource Manager in a

business and his major contribution toward the development of the
organization; and

• Explain the career development of a Human Resource Manager.

 ORGANIZATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES

• The main goal of any organization is to provide goods and

services effectively.

• It is the people who are linked in a formal structure and

managerial leadership.
 ORGANIZATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES

The development of an effective organization hinges on the

proper selection, development,and utilization, rewarding,
and maintaining capable people.

The effective utilization of manpower can help add and

create value.
 DEFINITION OF HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT

• It maybe define as the function of management,

concerned with promoting and enhancing the
development of work effectiveness and advancement of
the human resources in the organization.
 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: A SCIENCE
AND AN ART

A Science is a systematic accumulation of facts, their

analysis and interpretation, and their use to arrive at a
satisfactory conclusion.

Personnel management is a science because it involves the

systematic gathering of data derived from surveys,
statistics, interviews, and observations.
 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: A SCIENCE
AND AN ART

Art is proficiency in the practical application of knowledge

acquired through study, experience or observation.

The major tools of the personnel manager as a scientist and

an artist are his creative imagination and intelligence.
 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Companies Hire a Human Resource Manager because:

• Help management achieve company objectives and goals in the

management of its human resources;

• Assist top management in formulating sound policies, programs and rules

and after approval, administer them fairly and efficiently;

• Make managers and supervisors aware of their full responsibilities in the

management of human resources by providing them with technical help
needed to handle employee problems;
 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Companies Hire a Human Resource Manager because:
• Help train and develop the human resources of the company in order to
equip them with the skills and knowledge required in accomplishing their jobs
efficiently;
• Help promote understanding and good relationships by opening the lines of
communication between management and employee thereby creating an
atmosphere where workers can be happy and proud to belong to the
organization;

• Identify management problems that can be resolved and opportunities that

can be realized through improved effectiveness in personnel management;
 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Companies Hire a Human Resource Manager because:

• Assist managements and supervisors in handling labor relations, problems,

utilizing his knowledge and competence on labor laws, government
regulations and court decisions on labor relations;

• Assist in crisis management and organizational development

 PROBLEMS AND DIFFICULTIES OF THE HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGER
• Common misconception about his role and functions

• Inadequate recognition by management of the proper role of the personnel

manager in the organization

• In the area of labor relations

• Jealousy of the other executives regarding the personnels manager’s duty

and authority
 THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
• Recruitment and Employment
• Interviewing, testing, recruiting and temporary employment
• Labor Coordination
• Training and development
• Wage and salary management
• Benefits Administration
• Employee Service and Recreations
• Community Relations
• Record Management
• Health and Safety
• Strategic Management
ROLES OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

• Supervisor
• Administrative Official
• Adviser
• Coordinator
• Negotiator
• Educator
• Provider of Services
• Employee Counselor
• Promoter of Community Relations
• Public Relations Man