Human Resource Management Strengths and Weaknesses
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Human Resource Management Strengths and Weaknesses
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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1LO1..................................................................................................................................................1P1 The purpose and functions of HRM.......................................................................................1P2 The strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection.............2LO2..................................................................................................................................................4P3 The benefits of different HRM practices within an organisation for employer andemployee......................................................................................................................................4P4 The effectiveness of different HRM practices........................................................................6LO3..................................................................................................................................................7P5 The importance of employee relations in respect to influencing HRM decision-making......7P6 The key elements of employment legislation and the impact it has upon HRM decisionmaking..........................................................................................................................................7LO4..................................................................................................................................................8P7 The application of HRM practices in a work related context.................................................8CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13
INTRODUCTIONThe human resource management is an approach for effective management of work forceworking in an organisation so that they helps business entity to attain competitive advantage andto gain an organisational goal. In this report, HR department of Marks and Spencer group plc istaken into consideration for better understanding. The report will lay emphasis on purpose andfunctions of HR department of Marks and Spencer. Strengths and weaknesses of differentapproaches to selection and recruitment will be discussed in this report. This report will alsofocuses on different HRM practices for both employer and employee. The benefit of differentHRM practices along with the effectiveness will also mentioned in the report. LO1P1 The purpose and functions of HRM.Purpose and function of HR department of Marks and Spencer group plc.There are numerous functions and purposes for HR department need to perform in order tosmooth functioning of Marks and Spencer. Recruitment and hiring – The main function of HR department of Marks and Spencergroup recruit and hire right person at right job role. They are responsible for conductinghiring and recruitment process in the company Marks and Spencer. The hiring processbrings candidates which can aid an organisation like Marks and Spencer in achievingtheir organisational goals. Also, it allows HR personnel to select candidates from theavailable application of job seekers. The purpose of HR department to help the companyin attaining organisational objectives and goals. Job analysis and design – The HR department also designs job specification in whichskills needed for performing tasks in the company is mentioned, along with specific skillsand experience for the job position is a function of HR. Also, the task, responsibility andduties for employees to attain a certain goal is also designed by the HR department ofMarks and Spencer. The purpose of department of HR of Marks and Spencer is tomaintain clarity with the expectations of employee and the company.Training and Development – Marks and Spencer have the best skilled and trainedpeople in their work place because of the proper and regular training and developmentprogram in the company. It is a function of HR of Marks and Spencer to provide trainingto work force of the company. The purpose states that employees should not only feels1
satisfied but also confidence is developed in them. This is because they work towardsattainment of goal of Marks and Spencer. The HR Department conducts various trainingsessions for the employees of the company to stay focused and updated withtechnological changes. Employee relation – It is a function of HR personnel of Marks and Spencer is tomaintain a good and transparent relationship between employee and the company. Theyoperate two way communication in the company and also redress grievance ofemployees. The main purpose behind employee relation is to maintain a good workingenvironment in the company like Marks and Spencer. Also, to make employees satisfiedand focused towards organisational goals. P2 The strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection.RecruitmentIt is an activity which establishes the relationship between applicant and employer. It aims forcreating employment opportunity for numerous employees. The process of recruitment in Marksand Spencer can be executed in two ways, that is : Internal recruitment – It includes organisations fill their vacant job positions from their existingavailable employees. Internal recruitment in Marks and Spencer group plc can be executed byinternal advertisement, transfer, reemployment of former ones, promotion, employees hired onbasis of contrast or part time employee earlier and retired employees. StrengthsIt is quick and cheap process to operate in company like Marks and Spencer. Peoples are already familiar with organisation and in no time they get adjusted with theirposition and job role.Motivates existing employees of Marks and Spencer, as they find growth opportunitieswith their existing employment.Strength and weaknesses of existing employees of Marks and Spencer group plc isalready known to business entity.WeaknessesThe number of applicants applied in Marks and Spencer who are potential have limitedopportunity for getting selected. 2
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