Human Resource Management Overview

This assignment delves into the fundamental concepts of Human Resource Management (HRM). It examines definitions, core functions, and the evolving role of HRM in organizations. The document explores various aspects of HRM, including recruitment and selection processes, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, and employee relations. Additionally, it discusses the strategic importance of HRM in achieving organizational goals and creating a positive work environment.

Human Resource
Management

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Difference between personnel management and human resource management...................1
1.2 Assess the function of human resource management in contributing to organisational.......2
1.3 Role and responsibilities of line managers in human resource management.......................2
1.4 The impact of the legal and regulatory framework on human resource management..........3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Reasons for human resource planning in organisations........................................................3
2.2 Stages involved in planning human resource requirements..................................................4
2.3 Comparison of recruitment and selection process to two difference organisations..............5
2.4 Evaluation of effectiveness of recruitment and selection process of Hunter Adam and
Penta consulting..........................................................................................................................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Link between motivational theory and reward......................................................................6
3.2 Process of job evaluation and other factors determining pay...............................................6
3.3 The effectiveness of reward systems in different contexts...................................................6
3.4 The methods organisations use to monitor employee performance......................................7
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................7
4.1 The reasons for cessation of employment with an organisation...........................................7
4.2 The employment exit procedures used by two organisations...............................................8
4.3 The impact of the legal and regulatory framework on employment cessation arrangements
.....................................................................................................................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Human resource management is the term which helps in describing the formal system as
they have to do proper management of person within the entity. The responsibility of human
resource manager is that they have to help in three areas which include staffing, employee
compensation and benefits along with this it helps in defining and designing work. The present
scenario is based on the below carried out analysis on Austin Fraser Ltd. which is a consultancy
firm and a well known brand name in its sector (Mondy and Martocchio, 2016). The company
specializes in providing a potential and skilful human resource to the clients and they also strive
to provide training and development sessions to the employees. This assignment focuses on the
difference between the personnel and human resource management along with this discussion
should be done on function of human resource management
TASK 1
1.1 Difference between personnel management and human resource management.
Personnel management Human resource management
 Personnel management refers to
obtaining a satisfied workforce.
 It is a traditional approach by which
company manager can manage the
employees in the company (Mathis and
et.al., 2016).
 Personnel management focuses on
personal supervision, employee
legislation and labour relation.
 Personnel management helps in
providing benefits and incentives for
 Human resource management helps in
development or implementation the
strategies in the organisation along with
this it helps in providing training to
staff members so that they can achieve
organisational goals and objectives.
 It helps in generating the proper culture
of organisation.
 Human Resource management is the
modern approach of managing people
in Austin Fraser Ltd.
 Human Resource management is a
beneficial source and it helps in
achieving goals and objectives.

the employees.
 It helps in carrying out the proper
communication with all employees at
the top level management and higher
level management.
 Personnel management helps in routine
function within the organisation.
 Human resource management focus on
the supervision function which helps in
achieving goals and objectives
(Armstrong and Taylor, 2014).
 Human resource management is a
strategic function within Austin Fraser
Ltd.
1.2 Assess the function of human resource management in contributing to organisational
The main function of human resource management includes planning, staffing, employee
development and employee maintenance and these functions helps in attaining goals and
objectives of Austin Fraser Ltd.
Planning – The human resource manager of Austin Fraser Ltd. have to do proper
planning which is helpful for the entity. Along with this, they have to collect the information and
do the proper analysis of information which helps in attaining the benefits (Storey, 2007).
Job analysis – It helps in describing the nature of job and specifies the human
requirements so that they can achieve the advantages.
Staffing – It is the function of Human resource management and help in recruitment and
selection . Along with this, they have to use the proper methods so that all the work should be
done properly.
Training and development – It help in improving the knowledge and skills of
employees of Austin Fraser Ltd. which assist in attaining leading position in the market.
Labour relations – It refers to interaction with the employees which is represented by the
trade union. (Avey, Luthans and Jensen, 2009). 1.3 Role and responsibilities of line managers in
human resource management
Line managers of the entity help in managing employees or teams so that they can do
proper work and helps in achieving the goals and objectives. Roles and responsibilities of line
managers is that they have to use best policies or strategies which helps in setting targets and
assist in attainment of growth. Further, the managers of company have to make correct
decisions so that they can attain the leading position in the market. The employees or manager of
Austin Fraser Ltd. play an important role in human resource management which helps in meeting

the goals whether it is related to operational, marketing and finance (Kang, Morris and Snell,
2007).
Responsibilities of line manager are that they have to do the proper supervision so that
they do activities which are related to employee engagement. It helps in focusing on negative
aspects of the employee performance. The employees or managers of Austin Fraser Ltd. assist in
analysing the factors which helps in improving performance of the employees. Along with this
they have to recognize the strength and weakness of employees. Further, the line managers have
to provide the proper feedback to the employees and managers of company so that they can
resolve the issues (Liao and et.al., 2009).
1.4 The impact of the legal and regulatory framework on human resource management
In the HRM, Austin Fraser Ltd. helps in developing the legal and regulatory framework
which helps in protecting employees from the unfair discrimination in the work place. It aid the
manager of the company in meeting the objectives with the employee legislation. They have to
take care of the rights and duties of the employees and employer within Austin Fraser Ltd. There
are so many areas which affect the human resource management and it includes health and
safety, equal employment opportunities, employee protection and compensation. Austin Fraser
Ltd. has to adopt the legal and regulatory framework which helps in acheiving the benefits in the
entity (Black, Clemmensen and Skov, 2010).
TASK 2
2.1 Reasons for human resource planning in organisations
Company have to make proper department of human resource which will assist the entity
in attaining the goals and objectives (Guest, 2011). Along with this, they help in achieving the
sustainable growth. The manager of human resource helps in proper planning so that the staff
members of Austin Fraser Ltd. do not face any problem in doing the work and by that they can
improve the productivity in the competitive market. Reasons for the proper planning of human
resource management are:
It helps in improving the internal strength of the entity and by that they can improve the
effectiveness and the efficiency of employees in doing the work in the proper manner which
helps in attaining the aims and targets and leading position in the market. Human resource
management have to manage all the things and have to do proper planning which helps in

attaining the advantages. The employees and manager of the company have to do the proper
contribution in making the proper decisions along with this it helps in providing the satisfaction
level to the employees. Further, Human resource manager have to provide the training and then
staff members have to produce the best quality services to the consumers which will helps in
fulfilling the demand of the consumers. Manager of the company do planning which will help in
maintaining proper coordination with the demand and supply. Along with this, Austin Fraser Ltd.
hires the best employees which have proper knowledge and skills by using the proper process of
planning of recruitment and selection w so that they can attain the maximum benefits.
2.2 Stages involved in planning human resource requirements Human resource planning includes
six steps which are :-
Analysing organisational objectives – The employees and manager of Austin Fraser
Ltd. have to analyze objectives which can help in improving the sales of the entity
Forecasting of demand and supply of human resource – In this company members
have to forecast the demand and supply of the products and services which will assist in
achieving high revenue (Lengnick-Hall and et.al., 2009).
Estimating manpower gaps – In this, the company members have to compare human
resource demand and supply and by that they can find the surplus or deficit of human resource.
Formulating the action plan – In this step, Austin Fraser Ltd. have to formulate the
action plan which can help in identifying the recruitment need and by that they can evaluate the
surplus and deficit of the entity in the market.
Monitoring, controlling and feedback – It is the last and final steps which help in
monitoring and controlling in the activities which helps in achieving the goals and objectives.
Along with this, company members have to take the feedbacks so that they can find out where
improvements are required and by that they can attain the targets.
So, these are the steps which help Austin Fraser Ltd. in attaining targets. By this, they can
carry out the necessary improvements so that the employees do not face any problem and by that
the company can improve the productivity (Kang and Snell, 2009).
2.3 Comparison of recruitment and selection process to two difference organisations
Recruitment and selection process is the process which helps in identifying the suitable
candidate so that they have can perform roles and duties which can aid in fulfilling goals and

objectives of the enterprise. Comparison of recruitment and selection process in both the
countries is as follows:-
Austin Fraser Ltd. use HRM approach which aids in recruitment and selection process
whereas Penta is using traditional method in hiring employees which helps in fulfilling the
demands of the consumer (Chen and Huang, 2009). Austin Fraser Ltd. conducts the telephonic
interview so that the manager and applicant can personnel interact. On the other hand, Penta is
conducting face to face interview so that they can judge the skills and knowledge of the
applicant. To judge the aptitude skills, Austin Fraser Ltd take the aptitude test which helps in
checking the quality. On the other hand, Penta is not using this element as they are using
traditional approach of recruitment and selection process.
2.4 Evaluation of effectiveness of recruitment and selection process of Hunter Adam and Penta
consulting
The company members have to do use proper recruitment process so that they can recruit
the best employees. Along with this, it helps in achieving the sustainable growth and by that both
the companies can improve productivity and for this role of recruitment and selection process is
crucial. Recruitment and selection process helps in measuring and attaining the competitive
advantage and by that they can control cost which also helps in hiring employees. In the present
scenario, Austin Fraser Ltd adopted new method of recruitment and selection process and this
process is very complex but Penta is using traditional method of recruitment and selection
process which helps in reducing the cost (Collings and Mellahi, 2009). The company members
have to do the proper work with effectiveness . Penta is adopting the internal source which help
in selecting the right source for candidate whereas Austin Fraser Ltd. use external elements in the
recruitment and selection process of workers by which they can post the advertisement for the
vacancy. It aid Austin Fraser Ltd. in improving the productivity.
TASK 3
3.1 Link between motivational theory and reward
Motivation refers to the way which helps in encouraging employees that they can do
qualitative work so that they can improve the performance. Reward management is directly
affect the motivation of workers. It play a important or crucial role in improving the growth and
productivity. This method helps in making the proper coordination among the employees which

assist in completing the best and qualitative work. Along with this it helps to top management so
that they can understand the intrinsic and extrinsic factors which affect the moral and
productivity of the employees (Halpern and et.al., 2008).
Various level need theory or Maslow theory which helps in motivating the employees so
that they can deliver the various information at the various stages of life. Along with this it helps
in motivating the employees so that they do the proper work with the proper efforts.
3.2 Process of job evaluation and other factors determining pay
Austin Fraser Ltd. is using the following approach for determining the pay which is as
follows as:- Method of ordering – In this approach, they have to evaluate ranking of the job of
employees. This approach is useful in fulfilling the roles and responsibilities which help
the employees in providing monetary rewards. It helps in improving employee’s skills,
knowledge and qualification by which entity attain the competitive advantage. (Bakker
and Demerouti, 2007).
 Ranking method – This approach help in improving skills and position of the employees
on the basis of quantity. It helps in making correct decisions so that they can sustain the
growth in the competitive market and by that they can increase the competitiveness of
operations in the entity.
3.3 The effectiveness of reward systems in different contexts
The role of reward helps the entity as well as employees in expanding the growth so that
they can sustain in the market. . There are two types of rewards system which helps in achieving
the targets:-
Financial reward –Organization is providing financial rewards to their employees to
encourage and motivate them Employees of Austin Fraser Ltd. have to fulfil the responsibilities
which helps in attaining the benefits in competitive market.
Non Financial reward – Non financial incentives helps in engaging the employees in the
different ways. This incentive is the type of rewards that they are not a part of the employees
pay.

3.4 The methods organisations use to monitor employee performance
There are different methods by which entity can monitor performance of the employees
which are as follows:
Observation – The employees of Austin Fraser Ltd. have to review employee
performance. Along with this line manager do proper monitoring which helps in completing the
work in the proper time.
360 degree feedback – This method is also aids in monitoring the performance by which
they can monitor the task by getting feedback about the contribution from co-worker and
supervisor. Along with this, it helps in assessing the strength and weakness of the employees
(Ulrich and et.al., 2007).
Benchmark – It is the process in which they are comparing the process of the business
and it helps in improving the performance the employees as well as entity. Along with this it
helps in measuring the quality, cost and time.
Austin Fraser Ltd. is using 360 degree feedback method and benchmark method which
improve the performance of the employees and this increasing the productivity. (Hitt and et.al.,
2007).
TASK 4
4.1 The reasons for cessation of employment with an organisation
There are so many reasons by which they can describe for the cessation of the employees
which includes:-
The employees of Austin Fraser Ltd. is not doing proper work and by that the employees
decreasing their performance and it is the major reason for the company that they can terminate
employees and this affect the entity as they are not attaining the achievements and it alos affect
the image of the entity in the competitive market. . Behaviour of the employee is also the reason
which affect the image of the entity and by that they cannot achieve the maximum profit and
there is a decrement in the growth (Vörösmarty and et.al., 2010). Discriminative behaviour of the
person impacts the functions of the company and for that they can terminate the employees.
Other factors includes that the employees share the confidential information to their competitors
of Austin Fraser Ltd. Due to this reason, the organization cessation of employment is carried out
in the company.

4.2 The employment exit procedures used by two organisations
Termination of the employee is the crucial task in the entity and they have to follow rules
and regulations . Austin Fraser Ltd. use the pre-planned systematic process in which in the
employees have to provide guidelines along with this employees have to send the written
document with the resignation letter and by that they can take the correct action (Ng, Schweitzer
and Lyons, 2010). Human resource manager conducts interview which helps in retaining skilled
workers in the entity. On the other hand, Penta is using very complex process for terminating
employees that affect the moral of existing workers and also create the adverse perception to the
applicant along with this they are not taking the interview before termination. The company
members have to use correct process for giving the termination and before termination of the
employees they have to take the interview of the other applicants so that they can not face any
problem and by that work of the company can not affect..
4.3 The impact of the legal and regulatory framework on employment cessation arrangements
Legal and regulatory framework is important for all business organisations and company
member have to use the proper guidelines which helps in maintaining the brand image of the
company (Baum, 2007). The company have to make proper department of human resource
which helps in completing the work in the given time with perfection and by that they can
control the cost of the product and by that they can attain the success. . The following rules
which can be adopted by Austin Fraser Ltd. are:-
 The company have to maintain the brand image in the market and for that they have to
provide equal opportunities to every employee so that discrimination does not occur
among them and by that they do best quality work which will help the entity in attaining
benefits (Bubolz and Sontag, 2009).
 The higher authorities of the entity have to provide best working environment which
helps the employees in improving productivity.
CONCLUSION
From the above carried out analysis it has been inferred that the human resource
manager of Austin Fraser Ltd. have to provide the rewards to the employees so that they can
encourage and provide the best and qualitative products to the consumers. It assist in providing
the satisfaction to the consumers and by that entity earn the maximum profit.

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