Human Resource Management: Functions, Strengths, and Benefits

HUMAN
RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT

Table of contents
– INTRODUCTION
– P1 The purpose and functions of HRM.
– P2 The strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection.
– P3 The benefits of different HRM practices within an organisation for employer and employee
– P4 The effectiveness of different HRM practices.
– P5 The importance of employee relations in respect to influencing HRM decision-making.
– P6 The key elements of employment legislation and the impact it has upon HRM decision making
– P7 The application of HRM practices in a work related context.
– CONCLUSION
– REFERENCES

INTRODUCTION
The human resource management is an approach for effective management of work force
working in an organization so that they help business entity to attain competitive advantage
and to gain an organizational goal.
In this report, HR department of Marks and Spencer group plc is taken into consideration for
better understanding. The report will lay emphasis on purpose and functions of HR
department of Marks and Spencer. Strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to
selection and recruitment will be discussed in this report. This report will also focus on
different HRM practices for both employer and employee. The benefit of different HRM
practices along with the effectiveness will also mentioned in the report.

P1 The purpose and functions of HRM.
There are numerous functions and purposes for HR department need to perform in order to
smooth functioning of Marks and Spencer.
Recruitment and hiring – The main function of HR department of Marks and Spencer group
recruit and hire right person at right job role. They are responsible for conducting hiring and
recruitment process in the company Marks and Spencer. The hiring process brings candidates
which can aid an organization like Marks and Spencer in achieving their organizational goals.
Also, it allows HR personnel to select candidates from the available application of job seekers.
The purpose of HR department to help the company in attaining organizational objectives and
goals.