Functions and Purpose of HRM in Resourcing and Workforce Planning

Human Resource
Management
1

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
P1. Functions and purpose of HRM in relation to resourcing and workforce planning.........3
P2 Strengths and weaknesses of different approaches of recruitment and selection process 4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................6
P3 Explain the benefits of different HRM practices within an organisation for both the
employer and employee..........................................................................................................6
P4. Assess the effectiveness of HRM practices for increasing productivity as well as profit of
the organisation......................................................................................................................7
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................8
P5. Examine the importance of employee relations in respect to influencing HRM decision
making....................................................................................................................................8
P6. Identify the key elements of employment legislation and the impact it has upon HRM
decision making......................................................................................................................9
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................10
P7. Application of Human Resource Management practices...............................................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................13
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................14
2

INTRODUCTION
Human Resource Management is acknowledged to be a comprehensive procedure of
administering the individuals functioning within the confines of an organisation. The
management of human resources becomes essential as they are the ones whose roles are to work
in a collaborative manner for the accomplishment of long term goals as well as objectives of the
company. The below mentioned report talks about the diverse HRM practices that are executed
within the boundaries of TESCO. It is the leading British retailing company engaged in the
provision of diverse product categories to people.
TASK 1
P1. Functions and purpose of HRM in relation to resourcing and workforce planning
HRM is regarded to be an important process for each and every corporation as it holds a number
of purposes and functions. With respect to TESCO, the main role of HRM is considered to be in
association with workforce planning and resourcing. These are briefly discussed as follows:-
PURPOSES OF HRM
Training and Development: This is one of the most crucial purposes of human resource
management for workforce planning. Hereby, the HR department of TESCO conducts regular
training and development sessions with the purpose of equipping the employees with essential
skills and knowledge, relevant for achievement of organizational goals and objectives.
Recruitment and Selection: It is another important purpose of human resource
management with respect to resourcing. Through the execution of recruitment and selection
procedures, a firm is able to source right candidate and place them at the right position, vacant
within the confines of TESCO.
FUNCTIONS OF HRM
HRM being an important component of a company holds 3 main functions which are
explained in light of TESCO as follows:-
Operative Functions: This is recognised to be the primary function of human resource
which consists of a number of HRM practices such as recruit, training and development and
performance assessment. Also, under this function, the HR department of TESCO provides
employees with benefits such as maternity or paternity leaves, flexible working practices.
3

Managerial Functions: This is yet another significant function of human resource which
includes a number of activities. The various activities hereby consist of planning, organizing,
directing, monitoring and controlling. All of these practices ensure that the working within the
confines of TESCO takes place in an orderly manner so as to achieve the corporate goals and
objectives within due course of time.
Advisory Functions: This function is associated with the provision of advice to
administration of the corporation via the human resource department in order to ensure effective
formulation of policies and plans. Yet another important activity hereby is associated with
provision of advice to departmental heads within the confines of TESCO in relation to the
operational patterns.
P2 Strengths and weaknesses of different approaches of recruitment and selection process
Recruitment: It is a procedure whereby the management of an organisation identifies the
most suitable candidate for placing at a vacant position within the entity.
Selection: It can be referred as the procedure of selecting a skilled and competent
candidate for the position vacant within an organisation.
Within the confines of TESCO, the Human Resource manager makes use of selection and
recruitment procedures in order to source the best candidate for the company. The 2 main types
of recruitment approaches which are taken into use by the HR manager of TESCO are described
as follows:-
a) Internal Recruitment: Within the confines of TESCO, HR manager uses this
approach for filling the vacant position within the company. Internal source of recruitment can
be referred to the approach whereby the candidates are sourced from within the existent set of
employees. This takes place through procedures such as promotion, transfers, reference from
existent set of employees and so on.
b) External Recruitment: Hereby, recruitment takes place by way of techniques such as
campus recruitments, job adverts and employment exchange and so on.
Strength and weaknesses of recruitment approach:
Particulars Internal Recruitment External Recruitment
Strength  This leads to instillation of
motivation and encouragement
 This is a more relevant and
effective approach as it
4