Introduction to Human Resource Management

Running head: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Human Resource Management
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.........................................................................................................................2
2. Human Resource Management Policies.............................................................................2
2.1. Health and Safety Policy.............................................................................................3
2.2. Training and Development Policy...............................................................................3
3. Leadership Approach..........................................................................................................4
4. Recommendation and Conclusion......................................................................................5
5. References...........................................................................................................................6

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1. Introduction
Human Resource Management, often abbreviated as, HRM, refers to the management
of the human resources. It is designed by the department of HR, in order to maximize the
performance of the employees in accordance with the organization’s strategic objectives. Its
primary objectives are managing the people of the organizations, by focusing on its policies
and systems. It is responsible for designing the employee benefits, recruitment, development,
training, rewarding and performance appraisals (Ashleigh, Higgs and Dulewicz 2012).
The report highlights the Human Resource Management policies of Marriott Hotels
and Resorts along with its leadership approach. It is the ways of creating a business value by
strategically managing the workforce. It focuses on the initiatives such as acquisitions and
mergers, talent management, planning of succession, industrial relations, labor relations,
inclusion and diversity (De Grosbois 2012).
The report reviews one hotel industry, Marriott International, its Human Resource
Management policies and the leadership approach. It further provides with recommendations
on the current performance of the industry and the steps it should take for further
improvement.
2. Human Resource Management Policies
Marriot International’s Human Resource Management policies are highly
commendable. It has strived to provide its associates and employees with a great working
life. The company gives equal amount of importance to the non monetary factors, like
balancing professional as well as personal life, better opportunities of growth, good
leadership and a friendly environment of work and training (Van den Brink, Fruytier and
Thunnissen 2013). Interaction with the employees have revealed that they are very happy