Human Resource Management: Functions, Recruitment and Selection Approaches

Human resource
management

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
Task 1...........................................................................................................................................3
P1. Purpose and functions of HRM.............................................................................................3
M1. Assessment showing the ways functions of HRM can provide talent and skills to fulfil
business objectives.......................................................................................................................5
P2. Approaches of recruitment and selection..............................................................................5
M2. Evaluation of strength and weakness of recruitment and selection approaches..................7
D1. Critical evaluation of strength and weaknesses of recruitment and selection approaches.. .8
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................8
P3. HRM practices.......................................................................................................................8
P4. Effectiveness of HRM practices to raise organisational productivity as well as profit.........8
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................9
P5. Importance of employee relations.........................................................................................9
P6. Elements of employee legislations......................................................................................10
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................10
P7. Application of HRM practices.............................................................................................10
M5. Rationale for application of specific HRM practices.........................................................13
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................14
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................15

INTRODUCTION
The management of human resources is said to be part of managerial processes that make
persons experienced in corporate working practises. In other words, all procedures and strategies
that ought to address facets of human resources are considered as HRM. This includes different
functions and goals that allow an organization to develop stronger relationships with all team
members in order to reach optimal effectiveness and profitability within a defined period of time
(Armstrong and Taylor, 2020). The company which has been selected in project report is Tesco
plc that is located in United Kingdom and it is a supermarket. This company contains a wide
range of product portfolio and has its outlets at various kinds of locations (About Tesco plc,
2020). The report outlines the aim and reach of HRM in terms of resourcing resources and skills
to achieve market goals. In addition, the study contains HRM activities and its importance for
workers and employers. It also analyses the meaning of labour relations, together with core
aspects of workplace rules, and their effect on human resources managers' decision-making.
Finally, in a work-related aspect, the report introduces HRM activities.
MAIN BODY
Task 1
P1. Purpose and functions of HRM.
Overview of organisation: Tesco plc is known for its larger product portfolio and its reach in
United Kingdom. This company is 3rd largest retailing company in the world in terms of gross
revenues. The headquarter of company is in Welwyn Garden city, United Kingdom. In
accordance of year 2019, company’s revenue was of 6391.1 crores (About Tesco plc, 2020). This
shows company’s efficiency and volume of operations.
Human resource management- It is the principle that distinguishes formal structures that are
designed to handle individuals in the workplace (Stewart and Brown, 2019). This requires
procedures and activities that are necessary in order to cover the human dimensions of the
enterprise. It outlines the ways in which businesses attract and prepare new workers. Human
resource management is important in the sense of Tesco plc for coping with challenges,