Human Resource Management Assignment - Ford Motor Company

HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1. A) Purpose and functions of HRM for workforce planning and resourcing in Ford............1
P2. B) Strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection.............2
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
P3. Benefits of different HRM practices within Ford for both employer and employee............3
P4. Effectiveness of HRM practices in raising organizational profit and productivity...............4
P5. Importance of employee relations influencing HRM decision making.................................5
P6. Key elements of employment legislation and impact on HRM decision making.................7
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
P7. Application of HRM practices in a work related context......................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Human Resources Management.......................................................................................2

INTRODUCTION
Human Resource Management is the formal system of strategic planning approach to
effective management of organizing workers, recruiting, hiring and deploying employees to gain
competitive advantage of business. Report on HRM will analyze the purpose and functions of
human resource management for workforce planning and resourcing for which a case study on
HR practices of Ford Motor Company is undertaken. The study will analyze strengths and
weaknesses of various approaches of recruitment and selection of human resource in Ford.
Elements of employment legislation, significance of employee relations and impact on HRM
decision making is also explained in the case study.
TASK 1
P1. A) Purpose and functions of HRM for workforce planning and resourcing in Ford
Ford Motor Company is the American multinational automotive manufacturer founded in
1903 by Henry Ford ad is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. It has a large scale
manufacturing of automobiles and manages an industrial workforce with manufacturing
engineering sequences and assembly lines which the organization refer to as ‘Fordism’
(Employees Management Analysis at Ford Motor Company, 2014). Employees are the driving
force behind success of Ford.
Purpose of HRM in Ford
Human resources are the most important asset of Ford which helps in achieving
organizational objectives and goals and converts innovative ideas into actions (Guest, 2011). The
main mission of HRM is to coordinate people within the organization to achieve organizational
changes and productivity by concentrating on internal sources and adapting culture and structure
of Ford.
 Engage employees: HR ensures that employees of Ford are working at their best and
performing roles and responsibilities assigned to them in an effective manner. HR also
engages workforce in several activities and events to ease out work pressure and increase
motivation and cooperation among them.
 Abide government policies and laws: HRM complies procedures and policies and makes
the organization and employees follow those duties and obligations depending on the
type, nature of government, restrictions and legislations in various nations.
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