Human Resource Management: Functions and Impact on Organizational Goals

Human Resource Management
Reflection

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Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
HR Functions.............................................................................................................................2
Reflection...................................................................................................................................5
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................6
References..................................................................................................................................7

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Introduction
Human resource management is one of the most critical functions in any organization. The
people associated with the business are effective resources and it is imperative that they are
managed in an efficient manner (Armstrong & Taylor, 2014). Human resource management
entails several responsibilities including recruitment, selection of employees, compensating
employees, performance evaluation and ensuring employee satisfaction, retention and
performance. The primary function of human resource management is to increase the
effectiveness and contribution of employees towards attainment of organizational goals.
Through this course, I have been able to understand how several HR functions work towards
attaining this primary goal. This report highlights upon the purpose of various HR functions
as well as their impact in the organization. This course has also helped me gain a deeper
insight about the importance and the role played by effective human resource management
within any organization. I am certain that the impact of the course would be reflected upon
my career including my present workplace. My learning from the course has also been
highlighted in the report.
HR Functions
Effective HR management entails various functions. HR management takes the first step
towards building human resources within a firm through recruitment and selection of
employees. Recruitment is the process of inviting candidates for the selection process in order
to work for the firm. Recruitment and selection are crucial processes that set the appropriate
backbone towards organizational success. While the recruitment process, HR managers
ensures that the candidates selected for the job not only fulfil the basic requirement but are
also fit for the job (Bratton & Gold, 2017). Such efforts in the first step lead to long term
employee satisfaction. Effective recruitment ensures that people who are selected for a
particular job are willing to work there and possess the right skill set to perform at that job. In
the longer run, this will lead to employee efficiency as well as ensure that they contribute
towards the accomplishment of organizational goals.
Equal employment opportunity and affirmation action are human resource management
functions that ensure ethical functioning of the business and management of people
associated with the business. EEO aims to ensure that people coming from all genders, races,
religions, sexual orientations or castes have the exact same opportunity for employment