Human Resource Management: Functions, Benefits, and Influence on Decision-Making

Unit 3 - Human
Resource Management

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................3
Human Resources Employee Induction Manual (Part 1).............................................................................4
TASK 1.......................................................................................................................................................4
P1 Purpose & functions of HRM, applicable to workforce planning & resourcing an organization........4
TASK 2.......................................................................................................................................................7
P3 Benefits of different HRM practices within an organization for both the employer & employee.......7
P4 Evaluate the effectiveness of various HRM practices in terms of raising organizational profit &
productivity.............................................................................................................................................8
The Job Application (Part 2)........................................................................................................................9
TASK 3.......................................................................................................................................................9
P5 Importance of employee relations in respect to influencing HRM decision-making..........................9
P6 Key elements of employment legislation & the impact it has upon HRM decision-making.............10
TASK 4.....................................................................................................................................................11
P7 Illustrate the application of HRM practices in a work-related context, using specific examples......11
CONCLUSION.........................................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Every business require to concentrate to frame and strategic planning and strategy which
can help to maintain operations in each and every department. In order to gain more success,
organization need to focus on their employees activities so that they can effectively improve their
performance and provide their best contribution in the success of the Organization. Human
resources department is mainly concerned about the manpower and maintain each and every
operations effectively. HR manager is responsible to follow all the functions of human resource
management so that manager can effectively improve the productivity of the manpower.
Manager also liable to conduct workforce planning which can help in the Strategic hiring of the
employees. This report will discuss about the human resource management activities of ASDA
organization which is most famous British multinational supermarket chain that established in
the year 1949 and the headquarter is situated in Leeds , England. This Organization mainly
provide the grocery, general merchandise & financial services to their customers The main
purpose of this report is to discuss about the functions & purpose of the HRM and also identify
the strength & weakness of the recruitment & selection process. This report also determines the
various benefits of the HRM practices for the employees and employers. Furthermore, this report
recognizes the significance of the employee’s relationship in the decision making of the HRM
and explains the laws and legislation for the employees.
Vision - To provide high quality of products & services to their customers and become the best
retail supermarket chain across the whole globe.
Mission - To concentrate on the customers base and gain more customers satisfaction and loyalty
so that company can gain more profitability.

Human Resources Employee Induction Manual (Part 1)
TASK 1
P1 Purpose & functions of HRM, applicable to workforce planning & resourcing an
organization.
There are various functions which are performed by the human resource department of every
organization. HR manager is responsible to perform the functions of HRM and also make sure
the smooth running in an organization. ASDA manager pay more attention on all the functions of
the HRM so that manager can effectively take care each and every operations of the employees.
The description of HRM function which are performed by the ASDA HR manager are discussed
below -
 Strategic Hiring Process - This is considered as the most prominent function of the HRM
which can help in the appointment of those candidates who are interested and suitable for
the job. HR manager of ASDA, prepare an effective strategy to hire the more potential
candidates for the specific job role (Delgadová, Gullerová and Ivanová, 2017).With the
help of strategic hiring process, manager can consider the proper workforce planning so
that manager directly targets the more capable candidate for the vacant job role which can
help to recruit and select talented candidates. Job analysis and job evaluate - HR manager is responsible for job design, job analysis
and then it's evaluate. This function is very appropriate because it can help to identify that
which job role is vacant in the organization .Manage of the ASDA is analysed all the job
requirements and design a specific job role. Manager also evaluates the job role as per the
need of the Organization.
 Arrange Training & Development sessions - This function is also considered by the
HRM which determines the improvement of the newly appointed employees. ASDA
manager organize the effective training and development session for their employees
after the induction programe. With the help of training and development sessions,
manager can spread awareness about specific job role of the employees so that all the
newly hired employees can learn their work effectively as per the current market demand.