Human Resource Management: Purpose, Functions, and Practices

HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
PROJECT 1......................................................................................................................................1
1.1. Explanation of purpose and functions of HRM...................................................................1
1.2. Explanation of strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and
selection.......................................................................................................................................2
1.3. Assessment of how functions of HRM could provide talent and skills...............................3
1.4. Evaluation of strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and
selection.......................................................................................................................................4
1.5. Critical evaluation of strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and
selection.......................................................................................................................................4
PROJECT 2......................................................................................................................................5
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................5
1.1. Explanation of benefits of different HRM practices within Sainsbury's for both employer
and employee..............................................................................................................................5
1.2. Evaluation of effectiveness of different HRM practices in raising profit and productivity.6
1.3. Exploration of different methods used in HRM practices...................................................7
1.4. Critical Evaluation of HRM practices..................................................................................7
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................8
2.1. Analysis of importance of employee relations in influencing HRM decision-making........8
2.2. Identification of key elements of employment legislation and its impact on HRM
decision-making..........................................................................................................................9
2.3. Evaluation of key aspects of employee relations management and employment legislation
.....................................................................................................................................................9
2.4. Critical Evaluation of employee relations and application of HRM practices...................10
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................10
3.1. Preparation of Job Description and Person Specification..................................................10
3.2. Provision of a rationale of having a job description and person specification in
recruitment process of Sainsbury's............................................................................................12
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12

REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
Human Resource Management refers to all the practices, policies and techniques that are
adopted by an organisation to appropriately and effectively manage the workforce of the
company (Zaid Jaaron and Bon, 2018). It is a very important aspect that must be implemented by
each company in order to appropriately and effectively enhance the scope of achievement of
their business objectives. Hence, in this relation, the report below is based on Sainsbury's, which
is one of the biggest retailers operating within the United Kingdom. The assignment is divided
into two parts, where the first part covers a detailed explanation of the purpose and scope of
Human Resource management in terms of resourcing an organisation with talents and skills. In
addition to this, the second part of this report also covers principles of effective human resource
management.
PROJECT 1
1.1. Explanation of purpose and functions of HRM
Human Resource Management means a combination of distinct procedures that are
adopted by companies in context of plan and manage the employees within the firm. In this
context, workforce planning and resourcing is one of the main aspects associated with HRM,
which makes it necessary to identify the purpose and functions of this management in this
context. Hence, within Sainsbury's the purposes and functions of HRM are explained below:
Purposes of Human Resource Management: Staffing: One of the major purposes of HRM within Sainsbury's is that it is subjected
towards bringing in best individuals within the organisation to ensure consistency in
achievement of its objectives.
 Cultural Sensitivity: Another purpose of HRM within the organisation is that they work
towards maintaining cultural awareness within the organisation. This is contributing
within resource planning of the company as this would facilitate diverse individuals in
the firm.
Functions of Human Resource Management: Employee Relations Management: A function of HRM within Sainsbury's is associated
with management of employee relations to facilitate a better working environment within
the organisation. For this purpose, the managers undertake reported feedbacks from
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