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MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCE INTRODUCTION 3

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MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCE RESOURCE INTRODUCTION 3 TASK 13 1.1 Explaining guest model of HRM adopted at Harrods 3 1.2 Comparing the difference between Storey's definition of HRM, Personnel and IR practices by reflecting HRM practices at Harrods 5 1.3 Implications for Line managers and employees of developing a strategic approach to HRM at Harrods6 TASK 26 2.1Explaining how a model of flexibility can be applied within Harrods 6 2.2 Types of flexibility that can be developed by the Harrods 7 2.3

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TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3TASK 1............................................................................................................................................31.1 Explaining guest model of HRM adopted at Harrods ...........................................................31.2 Comparing the difference between Storey's definition of HRM, Personnel and IR practicesby reflecting HRM practices at Harrods......................................................................................51.3 Implications for Line managers and employees of developing a strategic approach toHRM at Harrods...........................................................................................................................6TASK 2............................................................................................................................................62.1Explaining how a model of flexibility can be applied within Harrods ..................................62.2 Types of flexibility that can be developed by the Harrods ...................................................72.3 Use of flexible working practices from both the employer and employee view points ofHarrods ........................................................................................................................................82.4 The impact of changes in the labor market due to flexible working practices at Harrods....8TASK 3............................................................................................................................................93.1 Different form of discrimination within Harrods .................................................................93.2 Practical implications of equal opportunities legislation practiced in Harrods.....................9TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................114.1 Comparing different methods of performance management...............................................114.2 Approaches for managing the practice of employee welfare..............................................114.3 Implication of health and safety legislation on human resources practices ........................124.4 Impact of human resources issues ......................................................................................12Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................13REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................142
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INTRODUCTIONManaging human resource is a key function designed for the administration ofindividuals working within an entity to attain long term objectives and goals. It further considersvarious policies, systems and procedures to manage employees. The main aim of overseeinghuman resource within organization is to maximize the performance of individual in order toattain the strategic goals of company smoothly (Baum, 2012). This further involves variousprocesses like recruitment and selection of employees, orientation of new recruited individual,training and development etc. It further considers the follow up of various regulations andpolicies lay by the government for the benefit of human resources of the organization. In thisreport, different aspects of human resource management in context of the Harrods will bestudied.Harrods is the UK based private company which is renowned for its retail services. It isalso known for its Knightsbridge store which has over 1 million square feet of commercial spacewith more than 330 various departments. The strong brand value of company is focused on fivefactors; British, Innovation, Luxury, Service and Sensation. Harrods has major strength in termsof 4,000 number of manpower with an addition 3,500 agencies and concession employees. Inthis report, the implications of guest model of HRM that is adopted at Harrods will be described.In addition to this, various types of flexibility that can be developed by brand will be explained.Further, the implications of health and safety legislation on HR practices of company will bedescribed. The approaches to the practice of managing employee welfare in Harrods will beidentified and assessed. TASK 11.1 Explaining guest model of HRM adopted at Harrods Guest Model of HRM focused on the strategic management practices within company(Nigam and et.al., 2011). As per this model, HRM is characteristically different fromconventional personnel management. It is further concentrated on six key dimensions of analysiswhich are as follows: HRM strategy: It regards to the strategy employed at Harrods to enhance the employeeengagement that would assure prosperity and growth of business in diverse market. For3
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this aspect, it focuses on increasing employee engagement as it has been identified by themanagement that engaged employee is more productive as compared to others (Tomé,2011). HRM practices: It refers to recruitment, selection, training and development etc adoptedby company. In this respect, recruitment and selection practices help business to attractpotential candidates to apply for the vacant job post. With the aid of training anddevelopment program, the skills of individual are enhanced to match the industryrequirement. The main aim of HRM practices within Harrods is to enhance the careeropportunities for employees so that it benefits both employees as well as company. HRM results: HRM practices lead to various advantages for business like enhancedloyalty and quality which is further gained with the help of employee engagementstrategy (Mathis, Jackson and Valentine, 2013). However, it is important for company toconvey the strategic objectives, vision and mission of company so they know what isexpected from them. Behaviour results: Through proper implementation of key HR practices, variousbehaviour results can be obtained in terms of employees like commitment, strongmotivation, cooperation, employee engagement etc. With this aspect, company is ableto retain its employees for long run within company. Performance results: With the assistance of best HR practices and strategy employedby Harrods, the business will attain performance results in terms of improved quality,work quantity, enhanced productivity and innovation. Financial results: Company will also get economic returns with the help of its presentHR practices and strategies like enhanced earnings and high return on investments(Cowling and Mailer, 2013). This will help in improving the economic position ofHarrods in market. 4
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