Scope and Purpose of Human Resource Management

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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Executive summary
The HRM primary aim is to manage the people of the organisation and resolve any kind
of conflict that occurs. In addition to that, the HRM is responsible for the benefits of
employees in order to achieve the goals of an organisation. Moreover, the employee
productivity is done with the help of HRM. In this study, it focuses on the purpose which
aims to increase the productivity as well as includes the employees for decision-making
process. Moreover, there are three approaches for the recruitment process such as the
internal, external and third party. In the decision-making process, there is a direct
relationship with the employment relation and the employee legislation for the benefit of
the organisation. The main function of the HRM is to recruit and select the appropriate
employees for the relevant job role so that, it can give their best for the organisation
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Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Background of the company 3
LO1 Explaining the scope and purpose of human resource management 3
Explain the function and purpose of HRM [P1] 3
Explain the strength and weakness with the help of examples for recruitment and
selection process [P2] 5
LO2 Evaluating the effectiveness of key elements of Human Resource Management 7
Explaining how the various HRM practices can be helpful [P3] 7
Evaluating the various HRM practices for raising the productivity and organisational
profit [P4] 9
LO3 Analysis of external and internal factors 10
Analysis of the importance of employee relation for influencing HRM decision making
[P5] 10
Identify the key elements of employment legislation for HRM decision making [P6] 11
LO4 Application of Human Resource Management practices 12
Illustrate the application of various HRM work-related practices [P7] 12
Conclusion 14
Reference list 16
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Introduction
In any organisation, the HRM helps to maximise the performance of employees and
manage all the duties of the organisation. In order to make the organisation in the top
position, there is a requirement for proper selection as well as recruiting the employees.
The proper selection and recruitment of employees are mainly done with the help of
human resource management. In this study, there is a brief discussion regarding the
functions of HR for the development of an organisation. In addition to that, there are
showcases of the process of selection and recruitments as well as the rewards system
for all the employees. In order to have a positive employee relation in the workforce
environment, it is required for the help of HR. moreover, there is an external and internal
analysis of the factors of an organisation of their decision-making process. The Hr has
to perform certain duties and responsibilities for creating a good environment in the
workplace it is also discussed in here.
Background of the company
Mark and Spencer is the leading retail industry in the UK. They have 730 stores in the
UK and in 40 countries there are around 361 stores. Mark and Spencer are mainly
famous for their food products as well as luxury clothing. In the year 2017, there were
around 84,939 employees along with that there was a profit of around 115.7 million in
2017. Mark and Spencer have online stores as well where the customers can buy 24X7.
Mark and Spencer not only provide food and clothes but they also sell various electronic
goods as well. Moreover, Mark and Spencer are worldwide famous
(marksandspencer.com, 2017).
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