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UNIT 3. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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Table of Contents:
Introduction: .........................................................................................................................................3
Task 1.....................................................................................................................................................4
LO1 Explanation of the purpose and scope of HRM in terms of resourcing Aldi with talent and skills
appropriate to fulfil business objectives:...............................................................................................4
P1 .Explaining the purpose and the functions of HRM, applicable to workforce planning and
resourcing of the John Lewis ................................................................................................................4
P2 .Explain the strengths and weakness of different approaches to recruitment and selection for
John Lewis .............................................................................................................................................5
Task2 .....................................................................................................................................................7
LO2 Evaluate the effectiveness of the key elements of HRM for John Lewis ........................................7
P3 .Explain the benefits of different HRM practices within John Lewis.................................................7
P4 .Evaluate the effectiveness of different HRM practices in terms of raising John Lewis’s profit and
productivity ...........................................................................................................................................8
LO3 Analysing internal and external factors that affect HRM decision-marketing at John Lewis,
including employment legislation:.......................................................................................................10
P5 Analysing the importance of employee relations in respect to influencing HRM decision making
for John Lewis .....................................................................................................................................10
P6 identifying the key elements of the employment legislation and the impact it has upon HRM
decision making for John Lewis...........................................................................................................11
LO4 Applying HRM practices in a work- related context for John Lewis..............................................12
P7 Illustrating the application of HRM practices in a work-related context, using specific examples for
John Lewis............................................................................................................................................12
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................................13
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Introduction:
Today the strategic practice of human resource management is a major issue. The
industrial revolution and the trend of globalisation bring fresh challenges in the field of
human resources. Technological advancement leads to high level of recession in the working
society. It is very important for a company to tackle these challenges. John Lewis, being a
branded retailer has grown exceptionally. For a growing retailing company like John Lewis,
it is an important task to incorporate the practices of human resource effectively.
The assignment deals with the human resource management of John Lewis,
explaining the purpose, scope, strengths and weakness of the organisation. The assignment
also deals with the benefits of different human resource management practices in John Lewis.
The assignment is focuses on the effectiveness of different human resource practices of the
organisation as well. The analysis of internal and external factors is also elaborated in this
assignment.
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Task 1
LO1 Explanation of the purpose and scope of HRM in terms of resourcing Aldi with
talent and skills appropriate to fulfil business objectives:
P1 .Explaining the purpose and the functions of HRM, applicable to workforce
planning and resourcing of the John Lewis
Since 1980’s strategic management of human resource has turned out to be a major
concern in management, as observed by Aguinis and Pierce (2008, p.141). Planning,
designing, compensating and assisting the employees in an organised way are the main
purposes of human management. Application of management and principles, integration of
decision relating to employees, influencing the effectiveness of an organisation are the main
constituent of the human resource management, remarks Albrecht (2014, p.412).
Human Resource planning is the main objective of the human resource manager of
the organisation, as opined by Aguinis et al. (2012, p.106). Planning consists of achieving the
task of placing the correct person per their skill. The designing of the organisation is also one
of the major roles of the Human Resource manager.
The explanation the purpose of HR management with respect to John Lewis:
Social Objective:
The Company has a long chain of partners, stakeholders and suppliers. The Golden
Jubilee Scheme announced by the company has involved the wide range of partners and
customer to launch a charity. The partners of the organisation volunteer for fundraising and
donation to this charity. The scheme was launched with an aim to serve the social
responsibilities of the company.
Organisational objective:
To improve the efficiency and betterment of services John Lewis has launched the
Partnership Scheme. The scheme has a co-ownership model. The entrepreneurial role of the
partners and the company's owners has made a great contribution to the organisational
structure of the company, as opined by Alves et al. (2013, p.341).
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