Human Resource Management.

Human
Resource
Management
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
Task 1...............................................................................................................................................1
P1 Explain the purpose and the functions of HRM, applicable to workforce planning and
resourcing an organization...........................................................................................................1
P2 Explain the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection.
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Task 2...............................................................................................................................................5
P3 Explain the benefits of different HRM practices within an organisation for both the
employer and employee...............................................................................................................5
P4 Evaluate the effectiveness of different HRM practices in terms of raising organisational
profit and productivity.................................................................................................................6
Task 3...............................................................................................................................................7
P5 Analyse the importance of employee relations in respect to influencing HRM decision
making.........................................................................................................................................7
P6 Identify the key elements of employment legislation and the impact it has upon HRM
decision making...........................................................................................................................8
Task 4...............................................................................................................................................9
P7 Illustrate the application of HRM practices in a work-related context, using specific
examples......................................................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCE................................................................................................................................12
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INTRODUCTION
Human resource management is defined as important department of any organization
which is formulated for the purpose managing all activities and functions. This can be defined as
strategic approach which mainly uses to managing and arranging the people in relation to
workplace that can help to increase organizational productivity and profitability (Roberts, 2015).
This reports is based on Royal Dutch Shell company that is British Dutch multinational oil and
gas company operating their business in changing environment which can help to increase sales
and performance. The headquarter of organization are in Hague, Netherlands and incorpoarted in
UK. This is the largest organization which is operating their business by managing their
activities and functions in business environment. The intent and function of human resource
management in the organization consists of a further report. Thereafter, conversation of the
strength and weakness of recruitment and selection approaches. The advantages and
effectiveness of various HRM practices were then explained. This report discussed the
significance of employee relationships and elements of legislation in decision-making, as well as
applications of HRM practice in the work culture.
Task 1
P1 Explain the purpose and the functions of HRM, applicable to workforce planning and
resourcing an organization.
Management of human resources is concerned with overseeing, tracking, regulating,
directing and ensuring a balance between workers and the flow of company activities with an
organization (Milfelner, Potočnik and Žižek, 2015). The Department of Human Resources deals
with problems such as benefits, performance management, business productivity and many other
ways of providing an organization's employees with a safe working atmosphere. Nowadays,
HRM's focus is moved towards employee development efficiency and full benefit in the
competitive market. In context to Royal Dutch Shell that is oil and gas company that is large size
organization running their business by operating their all functions effectively.
The Purpose of HRM are as defined:
To run the business and increase profitability: The main purpose of HRM department is
to operate their business by understanding demand and making efforts to complete it. The
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management of Royal Dutch Shell is running their business by managing their activities and
functions effectively (Glendon and Clarke, 2015).
Arranging and management of employees: the main purpose of HRM is arranging and
managing the people at workplace hat can help to increase the organizational performance. In
relation to Royal Dutch Shell management is responsible for arranging all staff and managing
them at right place.
To solve employees problems: The focus on employee’s problems and get them solved
which can be solved and increase the performance. In context to Royal Dutch Shell, HR
management is performing specify their employee’s problem and get solved them effectively.
Functions of HRM
Managerial Functions:
Planning- This is the primary stage of managerial efficiency, where Royal Dutch Shell
HR managers have to objectively assess and define current and potential employee needs in the
work culture to meet an organization's objectives. After the HR department, recruiting processes
within a company may be efficiently carried out.
Organising- In this process, the leader of Royal Dutch Shell efficiently distributes each
assignment to eligible employees and collaborates accordingly with each operation to achieve an
organization's common goal (Shuck and et. al., 2016).
Directing - It has been established that adequate direction is required for the performance
of work in a workplace environment. Active employee engagement is productive in optimising
employee potential in the banking sector.
Controlling- It has been established that adequate direction is required for the
performance of work in a workplace environment. In context to Royal Dutch Shell Active
employee engagement is productive in optimising employee potential in the banking sector.
Operative functions:
Recruitment/Hiring- The recruitment and selection procedures are a very important
feature of growth or business failure, totally dependent on job performance in the internal and
external environment. If Royal Dutch Shell is addressed, managers concentrate on efficiently
recruiting behaviour and recruiting processes for hiring the right candidate in a particular work
profile at the right time (Geissen and et. al., 2015).
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