Human Resource Management: Models, Ethics, and Employee Engagement

This report discusses the importance of human resource management, explores models like David Ulrich and McKinsey 7S Framework, ways to promote ethics in business, and tools to increase employee engagement. It includes a case study of ENH company in the UK.

Human resource management

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................4
MAIN BODY.......................................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION..................................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES...................................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
The term human resource management is referred as the practice of recruiting, Hiring and
managing the various tasks and activities which are considered as n important part of the
organisation which is related with the proper functioning and the activity management of the
organisation (Squires, Errickson, and Márquez-Grant, 2019). The HR department is responsible for
various operations such as creating, providing and putting the best potential efforts towards the
effective and efficient working of the organisation. The employee management is a relevant part of
the department as it is related with the proper functioning and managing of the human resource as
ell as checking and increasing their working ca[ability so that they can perform with the best of
their potential towards the achievement of the organisational goals. The HRM plays n important
role to manage and guide the employees towards the best direction as well as building the good
relationships within the organisation as well. This report is based on the ENH, electrical network
holdings company which is situated in UK, responsible for the commercial and domestic electricity
distribution system. Along with the various models suitable for the workplace and various ways to
improve the employee engagement so as to promote the effective relationships and increasing the
productivity.
MAIN BODY
Q1 -There are a lot of Models which are considered as an effective tool for managing The HR roles
which can be effective and efficient for the business and the organisation so as to maintain the
proper functioning of the organisation. Given below are some of the models which are effective in
managing the tasks and functions in the organisation.
David Ulrich Model
The David Ulrich HR model is refereed as the model which is used to organise the various Human
resource activities (Mudd, 2021). This Model was established by David Ulrich who suggested that
HR functions should be distributed in various heads and sub Divisions which can be helpful; for
the large business and organisations whose functions and operations are complex in nature and also
some difficulties are also faced in managing the tasks and activities in a daily basis. This model will
be effective in managing and directing the employees towards the areas of their interest and they
will also be effective towards the certain departments which are of their interest and which can also

contribute to the best of their potential. The Model is based on four Roles which are as given below.
 Strategic Partner
The Strategic partner is referred as the one which can help in managing the Development and
growth of the workforce. They look towards the Customers to see what can they do better and how
well they can. It also reviews the various systems and processes that can be helpful in delivering
the customers wants and needs more effectively and efficiently.
 Administrative Expert
The Administrative Expert is referred as the one who have more of an internally focused role . The
manage the costs and people along with the overall delivery of day to day Business as usual output.
 Change Agent
The Change Agent aspects into the company's overall appreciation and thinks about how it can be
filtered, both from a individualized and professional view. They will associate with line managers to
lead and aid changes to make the organisation a better place for everyone.
 Employee champion
The Employee champion support the employees so that they can speak up and they will also ensure
that they feel heard and respected at work. They support various activities such as the Delivery of
the process and opt practises which can be beneficial for the safeguarding of the Interests of the
business and the organisation. This sets up a different framework for the Higher functioning of the
HR department and it also clearly defines the roles which should be focused so that they can
promote the effectiveness and the efficiency in the organisation (Macke, and Genari, 2019).
This Model is quite Revolutionary at the Time as it put the talent sourcing and future Innovative
skills on the Radar. This Moel is also helpful in creating the High functioning and Unified team
Structure along with the Measuring of the Performance so that the consistency can be maintained
along with the improvement in tasks and activities.
McKinsey 7S Framework
The McKinsey 7S Framework was introduced by Tom Peters and Robert Waterman, this Model is
based on the key factors in the Success of a company. This model has 7 Components which are as
follows
 Strategy
The term strategy is referred as the target and Long term goals of A business or an organisation and
the Direction of Action and Allocation of the Resources which are needed to Achieve the
organisational goals so as to maintain a well known reputed position in the Organisation.

 Skill
The Term Skill is referred as the Ability to operate a job in an easier way and it also requires a
careful and deep knowledge about a core subject (Lichtenthaler, 2020). The term skill is considered
as an effective part of the Individual which is required to perform various tasks and activities in a
proper way. Human Resources have different needs and wants which are needed to be satisfied so
as to maintain the proper working of The organisation by which they can achieve their personal and
professional objectives.
 Shared Value
The Term shared value is referred as guide for the various individuals and the team members
working in the organisation which can be helpful in forming the organisational culture so that the
Harmonious relationships can be maintained. The Organisational culture is taught to the members
so that they can be Supervised and Guided towards the Accomplishment of Organisational goals.
The Shared values among the Business and the Organisation plays an important role in framing the
Organisation in such a way s that it can promote a clear vision, mission and Objective of the
Business. These values are also a framework which provides the base for various tasks and
activities within the organisation.
 Style
this term is related with the leadership style that is owned by the leaders The Ideal leader of the
business and the organisation should b the one who treats his\her Employees as the same and they
also have the core values of promoting the good employer and employee relationship. The Leader
should also be effective in managing the Team along with maintaining the Good relationships with
the Individuals (Jain, and Chandrasekaran, 2022). The Holistic approach of a leader should be to
work effectively and promoting a sense of togetherness among the team and the Groups and sharing
the power in decision making so that the people can be flexible towards approaching others.
 Staff
The Expert Staff of the Organisation should be effective enough so that the Human Resource
planning which is the management process in determining The Movement of Human Resource from
the Desired position in Future. The Staff is referred as the Department and the Authority which is
responsible in handling various tasks and the activities which should be managed properly so that
the working capacity can be increased.
 System
The System of an organisation is referred as the regular interacting and interdependent groups of
various parts which form an integrated whole. The system is a logical and strategical procedure
which is used to perform and design The Series of Related components with Each other. Every
system is divided by its boundaries and it has to work under the framework of that system only.

 Structure
The Structure is defined as the framework of The business or an organisation in which various
activities are performed which are important for the functioning of the Business so that it can
achieve a well known reputed position in the Long run The Structure of The Organisation is a
planned step towards the accomplishment of the organisational goals (Hinterhuber, 2019).
The Best fit for the Organisation would be The McKinsey HR Model as it is a better approach
towards the effective and efficient working of the Organisation contributing to all the parts which
are considered as important so that they can manage the activities of the Business and the
Organisation which will be helpful in maintaining the proper balance between the Organisation.
Q2-
Being Ethical is considered as an Important part of the Business which should be promote by every
Business and the Organisation so that they can stay connected with the Society and they can also
manage the effective relationship with the various members of the business and the Society. The
ENH Should Adopt various ways by which it can promote its Approach towards the Ethnicity.
Given below are some ways which can be opted by the Company so that it can become more ethical
as a company.
 Making the products and services Ethically.
The Best Approach towards Ethical values and Business is to make the products and services in an
effective and efficient ways so that it cannot harm the Environment as well as it should also
promote towards the best of the Society by satisfying the needs and wants of The individuals so that
it can be Transparent and Legally compliant (Stone, Cox, and Gavin, 2020). The Approach towards
the Ethical culture will also connect the Business and the organisation with its customers so that it
can create a god Brand Image and Maintain an effective position in the Industrial sector.
 Sticking to The Values
The term Values are considered as a Core part of the Business as they determine how the Business
will set the standards. Setting Values and acting right towards the direction of Delivering high
quality of service so that it can benefit the customers and can be helpful in satisfying the Wants and
Needs of The company.
 Creating an Ethical Culture
The Term Ethics should be the priority of every Business and the organisation so that it can
maintain a good culture in which the organisation will work and perform various activities and tasks
(Buse, Smith, and Silva, 2019). By Creating an Ethical culture it becomes necessary for the
Employers and the Employees so that they can work within the framework and morals of the
Business and the organisation.

 Giving Back to the Community
The next way towards being ethical is to give back to the community so that a better relationship
can be maintained along with the responsibility to give back to the Society which can be helpful in
satisfying the needs and wants of the Customers as they are being more demanding in terms of
Ethical practises also. By Giving donations and doing charity work will be effective so that the
Business can be more effective in approaching the Ethical aspects by doing the Social welfare as it
is quite important to create an Ethical culture by opting good strategies and tactics.
Q3-
The Term Employee Engagement is It is referred as a workplace formulation that results in the right
conditions for all members of an organisation to give them a possibility to perform better every day
The building of good relationships are also considered as an important part of The Business by
which it can create a sense of loyalty among the workers and the Employers. The Employee
engagement is considered as an important part of the organisation as it is helpful in increasing the
productivity and working capacity of the organisation so that it can increase its
 Improving communication
The Effective communication plays an important part in maintaining the effective relationship
between the employer and the employee (Bryan, 2020). The manager and the team members should
be well focused on promoting the effective communication so that they can build a good
relationship which can further help in maintaining transparency and good relationship with the
Employees. The Manager and the Subordinates should be clear so as to avoid the
misunderstandings.
Help them be Happy
If The employees are happy, they will be more than engaged as well as more cultivatable at work.
The brain of a person in a positive mood just performs in a better way than that of an unhappy
person. And happy workers are also more creative and better at solving problems.
 Giving Individual Attention
By Giving Individual attention will be helpful for The ENH company so that it can regain the Good
relationship between the HR and the employers. By this, The morale of the Employees would be
boosted so that they can have a direct conversation with the manager communication regarding their
issues which can develop a sense of trust among them.
 Providing Trainings and coaching
The term Training and Coaching are referred as the tools to enhance the present skills of the
employees so that they can work towards the Achieving of Organisational goals. Training and

coaching will also be helpful in increasing the productivity of the individuals. The ENH company
will be benefited by providing proper Training and Coaching to its employers so that the working
capacity of the Individuals can be increased.
 Getting Social
The workers that are engaged in their work feels quite motivated and busy in their jobs (Bratton,
Gold, Bratton, and Steele, 2021). By getting social the workers and the employees can get more
open up to each other and healthy relationships can also be build by the individuals so that they cam
develop god connections in the workplace which can help them to contribute towards the social
events and other activities such as sharing their ideas and innovations regarding the particular thing.
 Serving others
The term serving is referred as helping others so that they can connect more and can also get social
by implementing these things. By helping others the work load can be reduced and the work delay
can also be deceased Which can be helpful in increasing the productivity of the organisation.
These were some of the tools which can be opted by ENH company so that it can increase the
Employee engagement and can also build the effective relationship between the HR and the workers
so that it can create a balance within the business by building up the Harmonious relationships.

CONCLUSION
The Above report went into detail with various complex issues such as, the Human Resource
management and its importance. Further more, The various models such as, Ulrich and McKinsey
HR model were discussed to analyse the Best fit for the business and the organisation. Along with
that, The Approach towards the Ethical business were also detailed including the various ways
which can be opted to increase the Employee engagement and increasing the Poor relationships
between the HR manager and the workers of the company so that good productivity and working
capacity of the Individuals can be increased.

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