Unit 3 - Human Resource Management

Unit 3
Human resource
management

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................2
TASK 1................................................................................................................................................2
P1 Explain the purpose and the functions of HRM, applicable to workforce planning and
resourcing an organisation. .............................................................................................................2
P2 Explain the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection.. . .3
TASK 2.................................................................................................................................................5
P3 Explain the benefits of different HRM practices within an organisation for both the employer
and employee...................................................................................................................................5
P4 Evaluate the effectiveness of different HRM practices in terms of raising organisational profit
and productivity. .............................................................................................................................6
TASK 3.................................................................................................................................................6
P5 Analyse the importance of employee relations in respect to influencing HRM decision-
making.............................................................................................................................................6
P6 Identify the key elements of employment legislation and the impact it has upon HRM
decision-making...............................................................................................................................7
TASK 4.................................................................................................................................................7
P7 Illustrate the application of HRM practices in a work-related context, using specific
examples..........................................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION....................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Human resource refers to the sources which are available in a organisation, business sector or
economy in the form of labour, manpower, associates and in many other forms. There is need for
every organisation to manage the resources in a manner which tends to increase the profitability and
productivity of that organisation. It refers to a strategy which is used for increasing the effectiveness
of the management to gain a importance in market. The main purpose of human resource is to
ensure that organisation is able to achieve success and business objectives set by the organisation.
In this report, importance of employee and employer relationship is mentioned, legislation related to
decision-making of HRM department, application of HRM practices with example, purpose and
functions of HRM , strength and weaknesses of different approaches of recruitment in context with
Tesco along with conclusion.
TASK 1
P1 Explain the purpose and the functions of HRM, applicable to workforce planning and
resourcing an organisation.
It is a process concerned with maintaining workforce, motivating, hiring, communicating and
administering on a organisation in a competent manner. Every organisation have its human resource
management department which is responsible for employee's benefits, reward management,
performance appraisal and many other functions. In context with Tesco Human resource department
plays an crucial role. Every department in a organisation has a purpose behind its working. The
purpose of human resource department of Tesco is to ensure that process involved to nurture human
and support employee welfare shall leads to business growth. It is the function as well as
responsibility of HR department in a business enterprise to find highly skilled people, increase
employee's productivity, planning for workforce and facilitate communication between employer
and employee. Human resource management is helpful for employees as well as employers as it
helps employees and managers to improve effectiveness of organisation(Jewell and et.al., 2020)
In relation with Tesco Human resource department of the company concerned with managing the
employees and there are many functions of the department they are:
 Recruiting and selection process: Recruitment and selection procedure of a company is an
important part of organisation. It involves screening, captivating and selecting potential and
deserving candidates for the job required of the company. Before starting the process of
recruitment Tesco execute a staffing plan which is helpful in selecting qualified employees.
 Orientation programmes: Employee orientation includes how employees can help to
achieve the goals and objectives. It is helpful to know about exact role and duties that
employee has to perform in a organisation such as Tesco. It clarifies the active role in

company.
 Good working conditions: It is the duty of Tesco's human resource department to maintain
good working conditions in the company to motivate the employees by which employees get
more dedicated to their work.
 Managing employee relation: Management of Tesco should organise activities to maintain
employer and employee relationship in the organisation. It is the key of success for every
organisation.
 Training and development of employees: Tesco can improve the current performance by
training the employees through educating them and managing development programmes for
the employees(Dewettinck and et .al., 2017)
P2 Explain the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection.
Recruitment : It is a process which is used by organisations to attract the suitable candidates for
the jobs. Various types of methods are used by the companies for recruitment according to needs
and demand of the company(Child, B., 2019)There are mainly two types of approaches which are
used for recruiting the candidates they are explained below:
External recruitment: It is a process of filling vacant posts of the company by recruiting new
candidates other then existing ones. There are strength and weaknesses of the external recruitment
they are:
Advertising through social media: In this type of method jobs are advertised on career sites, social
media, job boards and industry publications. The purpose behind external recruiting is to attract
suitable and fresh talent.
Strength: Companies recruit externally to provide opportunities to fresh ideas and talents into
business. External recruitment creates a pool of best qualified can be chosen easily as it provides
greater choices. This ensures quality of human resources in organisation.
Weaknesses: In external recruitment risks is included. It may take new employees to settle down in
the environment of the company. They can take more time then internal recruitment and more
expensive.
Selection: It is a process concerned with picking up the right candidates with required
qualifications and competency to the vacant position. Method used by Tesco for selection is:
Test job Knowledge: Job knowledge is tested by the company through skill assessment. A task is
given to candidate which should be completed within specified time. Accordingly candidates are
shortlisted for the job.
Strength: Tests are useful in finding out suitable person for the job. Test of knowledge provide a
uniform bases for comparing performance of candidates which is a helpful measure to select the