Purpose and the Functions of Human Resource Management HRM

Unit 3: Human Resource Management
Student: Desislava Topurova
Student Number: CCL-21-313
Group Number: HNC- May21A
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Student name: Desislava Topurova Assessor name: Olatunji Adekoya
Issue date: 23.01.2022 Submission date: 01.02.2022 Submitted on: 28.01.2022
Programme: BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business
Unit: Unit 4: Management & Operations
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Table of contents
Introduction...4
The purpose and the functions of HRM, applicable to workforce planning and
resourcing an organization...4
Strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and
selection...5
The benefits of different HRM practices within an organization for both the
employer and employee...7
Evaluating the effectiveness of different HRM practices in terms of raising
organizational profit and productivity...8
The importance of employee relations in respect to influencing HRM decision-
making...9
Key elements of employment legislation and the impact it has upon HRM
decision-making...10
IllustratIng the application of HRM practices in a work related context, using
specific examples...12
Conclusion...15
Reference...16
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Introduction
The majority of businesses employ effective human resource management methods in order
to boost their current employees' performance. Employees who are sufficiently competent
and qualified can contribute more than other members of the organization. GSK employs a
variety of human resource management techniques to help their workers improve their
performance and contribute more effectively. They accomplish this through managing
several training programs, seminars, and conferences. Additionally, they offer several
sophisticated pieces of equipment to keep their staffs current. Again, GSK pays appropriate
compensation and benefits in accordance with employee performance.
The purpose and the functions of HRM, applicable to workforce planning and
resourcing an organization
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a pharmacy firm situated in the United Kingdom that was created in
2002. Brentford, London is home to the company's headquarters. This multinational
pharmacy was founded by Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKilne Beecham. GSK is the world's sixth
largest pharmaceutical company. They make an effort to distribute vaccines, medications,
nutritional supplements, and oral healthcare items throughout the world.
Human resource management
Human resource management is a business strategy that assists an organization in managing
its people in order to create competitive advantages. This phrase refers to the process of
improving the performance of organizational staff and assisting them in accomplishing
organizational goals (Johnason, P. 2009). Human resource departments in organizations are
primarily responsible for monitoring employee benefits, training and development,
employee recruiting, performance improvement, and reward management (Paauwe, J,. &
Boon, C. 2009).
As the human resources manager at GSK, I am responsible for representing all of the
organization's functions.
HRM's Functions
Each organization functions with the aid of its employees. And the HRM department's
primary responsibilities include developing employees' abilities and inspiring them to uphold
their organizational commitments. In general, human resource management oversees all
actions, from recruiting through retirement. HRM functions facilitate these activities. The
following are the functions that GSK does inside their organization:
• Recruitment and selection: Recruitment and selection is the process through which a
company chooses the most qualified applicants for a given position. The primary objective of
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