TCS 4121: Introduction to HRM

K.K.N.B. Adikaram
Department of Multidisciplinary Studies
Faculty of Technology
University of Ruhuna

Date: 19.01.2024
 Course Unit Objectives

• To introduce Human Resource Management concepts, theories,

techniques and policies regarding the human Resource Management

Functions.

• To understand the role of HR Manager in improving efficiency and

effectiveness of the organization.

• To provide necessary skill to make human resource related decisions

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 Learning Outcomes

• Know what HRM is.

• Understand the functions of HRM.

• Develop a right attitude to appreciate the overwhelming importance of

management of people at work.

• Develop an adequate ability to make appropriate decisions regarding

general aspects of HRM in an organization.

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 Course Content

• Introduction to Human Resource Management

• Job Design and Job Analysis and Human Resource Planning
• Recruitment and Selection placement and Induction
• Employee Training and Development
• Employee Performance Evaluation
• Employee Compensation
• Employee Health and Safety Management
• Employee Discipline and Employee Grievances Handling
• Labour-Management Relations 4
Method of Assessment

 Continuous Assessments : 40%

Mid Semester Evaluation : 20%
Assignment/quizzes :20%

 Semester End Examination : 60%

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References

 Opatha, H.H.D.N.P. (2012). Human Resource Management, Sri Lanka: Author

Publisher

 Dessler, G. (2008). Human Resource Management. (11th edition) New Delhi:

Prentice Hall

 Adikaram, A., (2008). Industrial Relations, Stamford lake

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 What is an Organization

It is a group of people working

together in structured and
coordinated fashion to achieve a
set of goals.
It is HRM that deals with the management of Human Resources.

Today Human Resource Management (HRM), which is a very significant functional field of organizational management, has

HRM is also called by alternative names such as Personnel Management (PM), Manpower Management, People Manage

HRM in an
Organization

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HRM ?

Human Resource Management

“The process of acquiring, training, appraising and compensating employees and of attending to their
labour relations, health and safety, and fairness concerns”.

G. Dessler - Human Resource Management

“HRM is the efficient and effective utilization of human resources to achieve goals of an organization”.

Henarath H.D.N.P. Opatha

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Resources in an Organization

Physical Resource

Human Resource

Financial Resource Information Resource

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 Characteristics of HR

 It is animate, active, and living.

 Ability to think, feel and react.
 Its value appreciates with the passage of time (because
of experience, training etc.).
 Ability to influence on determining its cost.
 Ability to organize (as unions, teams etc.)
 Its behavior is complex and may be unpredictable.
 Ability of creativity and innovation, which cannot be
found in any other resources.
 Makes decisions in respect of all other resources.

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Importance of HRM

 To recruit correct persons to available jobs.

 Maintain the employee turnover at an appropriate level.

 Ensure the effective use of human resource.

 To make a fair environment within the organization.

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 Line and Staff Aspects of HRM

 All managers are HR Managers:

They all involved in activities such as recruiting, interviewing, selecting and

training.

 Line managers: have authority to issue orders to other managers and

employees.

 Staff Managers: have the right to advice other managers or employees.

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Who is Human Resource Manager?
 Usually they are staff managers.

 HR managers assist and advise line managers in areas such

as recruiting, hiring, and compensation.

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Thank you!

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