Aspects of Human Resource Management | Assignment

MANAGING HUMAN
RESOURCES
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INTRODUCTION
This assignment throws light on various aspects of Human Resource Management
and helps us to comprehend different methods and models via which the employees
can be given flexibility at their work place. We also come to understand the range of
impact that the practice of flexibility in working can bring about for the employer and
the employee. Mulberry, the company from the fashion Industry is being considered
for comprehending the aspects of HRM in a better manner.
(Source: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/06/15/article-0-0F8704EA00000578-
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Mulberry is well known wide spread fashion brand in Britain. As a design
company, it is presented all over the globe for exhibiting craftsmanship that is British
in nature fused with remarkable quality. The company i strengthened with its range
of classic and chic jewellery collection, footwear and handbags. The head offices of
the company are located in London and Somerset in United Kingdom. (Mulberry
official site, n.d.)
(Source: http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01922/mulberry2_1922627b.jpg)
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TASK 1: Essay
1.1 Application of Guest’s model of HRM for effectiveness of organization
The structure of HRM given by David Guest establishes a strategic link
between the policies of the business organization and thus helps the organization in
managing the operations effectively, seeking and inculcating commitment amongst
employees towards the organizational goals, focussing on the needs of the
individuals, practicing the models of flexibility at work and considering the employees
as the assets for the organization.
The model is given by David Guest in 1987, suggests that HRM in the organizations
of country must make efforts to bring about the following results:-
 Committed employees with high level of commitment and loyalty towards the
organizational goals.
 A workforce having the capability to adapt quickly be flexible towards the
changes effectively.
 Integrated strategies, comprising of strategies for planning and implementing.
 Developed, trained, effective, productive and efficient work force.
Aligning the above mentioned outcomes will make the employees productive and
efficient and develop the skills of problem solving and other soft skills amongst them.
This will lead to various changes in the organizational culture that would help in the
achievement of organizational goals with cost effective operations. But there also
exist a condition for the achievement of these outcomes. The condition is that the
business organization must integrate its strategic policies of HRM with the business
policies and strategies and this integration must be supported by all levels of
managers.
APPLICATION OF MODEL OF DAVID GUEST TO MULBERRY
The HRM model of David Guest has been used by Mulberry to enhance the
employee engagement in the company. It has been observed in Mulberry that the
implementation of the Guest’s Model has inculcated the loyalty and trust amongst
the employees towards the company and its management which has led to the
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