Human Resource Management: Purpose, Functions, and Practices at TESCO

This document provides an overview of human resource management (HRM) in the context of TESCO. It covers the purpose and functions of HRM, including workforce planning, recruitment and selection, reward management, and training and development. The document also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection. Additionally, it explores the benefits of HRM practices for employees and employers, as well as their effectiveness in increasing organization profit and productivity. Furthermore, the importance of employee relations in influencing HRM decision-making at TESCO is highlighted. Overall, this document offers valuable insights into HRM practices and their impact on TESCO.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
LO 1.................................................................................................................................................3
P1 Purpose and functions of HRM, applicable to workforce planning and resourcing...............3
P2 Strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection...................4
LO 2.................................................................................................................................................6
P3 Benefit of HRM practices for employee and employer at TESCO........................................6
P4 Effectiveness of different HRM practices in increasing organization profit and productivity
at TESCO.....................................................................................................................................7
LO 3.................................................................................................................................................8
P5 Importance of employee relations in respect to influencing HRM decision-making at
TESCO.........................................................................................................................................8
P6 Elements of employment legislation at TESCO.....................................................................9
LO 4 ..............................................................................................................................................10
P7 Application of HRM practice at TESCO..............................................................................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................13
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INTRODUCTION
Human resource plays vital role in firm. It is because they are responsible for managing and
organizing overall employees. Besides that, they perform various functions such as T&D,
recruitment, selection, performance management, etc. There are various factors which influence
decision-making of HRM such as laws, culture, etc. HR select right candidate for right place. For
that they use various approaches. However, it is necessary to train them in effective way so that
tasks are performed and goals are attained (Jia and et.al, 2020).
The report will describe purpose and function of HRM. Also, it will explain pros and cons of
approaches of recruitment and selection. Besides, benefits of HRM practices will be explained
along with its effectiveness. Moreover, importance of employee relation will be discussed and
key elements of employment legislation as well.
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P1 Purpose and functions of HRM, applicable to workforce planning and resourcing.
In an organization HR perform various types of functions to attain goals. The main purpose
of HRM is to manage and organize employees. Moreover, there are various responsibilities as
well which is performed by HR. But main purpose is to enhance productivity and performance of
staff so that overall organization performance is enhanced. In addition, HR purpose is to gain
satisfaction of staff and retain them. Furthermore, there are different functions as well that is
performed. So, it is as follows : Recruitment and selection- It is major function of HRM as the select and hire staff from
various sources. Also, they are responsible for developing overall recruitment and how
staff is going to be selected. For that they find out requirement needed within
organization. Then, on basis of job role and specifications staff is hired. The HR also
conduct interview of candidate to analyse their skills and capabilities by matching it with
job role. Also, HR also ensure that on right place right candidate is recruited (Stahl and
et.al., 2020). Reward management – This is also a function of HRM in which they measure
performance of staff. It is done to measure outcomes of employees with set goals so that
their efficiency is identified. Hence, an entire reward management process is formed. HR
continuous monitor performance of staff and on basis of it training and development is
given to them. Thus, different rewards are given to them on basis of their performance. In
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addition, from starting to framing of policy to giving rewards to staff this function is
performed by HR. besides, HR also set performance indicators and criteria by which
performance is measured (Tensay, and Singh, 2020). Training and development- The function of HR is to give training to the staff which is
allows gain skills and knowledge. This is main function of HR as they need to increase
efficiency of employees. Therefore, framework is prepared by which training is given.
Along with it, HR conduct various training sessions for employees. They also identify
needs of staff and then give them training. The overall plan of T&D is developed by HR
by evaluating employees skills and abilities.
 Workforce planning- It is also function of HRM where HR do workforce planning. They
identify number of staff required within organization and what skills and knowledge they
must possess. Furthermore, they forecast and go planning of employees within TESCO.
HR also identify supply and demand of workforce and do forecast on basis of it. They
determine future needs and skills required by HR. Hence, HR follows and do this entire
process which allow in finding out requirement of HR in firm.
Hence, these all are various functions of HR which are performed by them in
organization. This enables in selecting of skilled HR for right job role in right time. They provide
effective training in order to enhance efficiency of staff.
P2 Strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to recruitment and selection
There are various approaches which is being followed by HR in recruitment and selection.
It is essential to use approach so that vacancies are easily fulfilled. Moreover, the use of
approach depends on TESCO needs. Basically, there are 2 common approach followed that is
internal and external. In that many ways are defined as :
Internal- this is approach where things are
Internal source
In this recruitment is done within the organization only. Usually, it is followed when only few
candidates are required. Also, it takes less time and cost to hire people. In this there are different
methods as well which is as below.
Transfer
It is a method that involve transfer of people in similar position from one place to another. There
is no change in roles and responsibility.
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Pros
 It helps in quick filling of post in less time.
 The cost incurred is less No training is required in it as employee already are aware their roles and responsibilities.
Cons
 It restricts entry of new talent in firm. It leads to dissatisfaction among existing employees.
Promotion
This method involves shifting of people from lower position to higher position. here, more roles
and responsibilities are provided. It enables in quick placing of individual.
Pros
 There is no extra cost which is included in it. Easy selection of employee as manager knows very well.
Cons
 It results in decrease in morale and motivation of staff.
 This also result in restricting entry of new talent.
External source
Here, recruitment of staff is done outside organization. Thus, it takes more time to select as
process is long. But in internal source time consumed is less.
Advertisement
This is common method where an advertisement is published and more number of people are
attracted.
Pros
 New and fresh talent is hired by TESCO This results in bringing in new knowledge and creativity
Cons
 There is huge cost incurred in it. The selection of candidate takes a lot of time.
Employment exchange
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Here, employees are recruited with help of consultancy firm. The requirement is clearly
described by TESCO to firm. Also, job seekers and givers are in contact of firm.
Pros
New talent is hire that leads to new ideas
There is no need to search for candidate
Cons
A fixed fee is to be paid to consultancy firm
Campus hiring
Here, TESCO directly recruit from universities and educational institutes. There is a contract
between both of them.
Pros
There is large availability of candidates.
This results in bringing in new knowledge and creativity
Cons
The process is expensive as compared to internal sources
Besides that, there are several selection methods that are followed as well. They are specified as
below : Interview – It is a process in which HR conduct interview of employees. This is done to
analyse candidate interpersonal skills. The process is useful in gaining insight about staff
abilities and capabilities. HR ask various questions to employee for examining their
skills. The strength is HR can easily analyse staff skills. But weakness is that the process
consume a lot of time in it. Also, it is a complex process.
 Written test- The process where HR do written test and ask various questions to
candidate. It helps in evaluating logical, analytical skills, GK, English, etc. of person. The
strength of process is less time is incurred in it. Weakness is that test always is not
sufficient to analyse candidate abilities (Azarniya and et.al., 2020).
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P3 Benefit of HRM practices for employee and employer at TESCO
A business follows various types of HRM practices. The use of practices benefit in
enhancing employee productivity and performance. Besides that, practices is beneficial for
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TESCO as well. Thus, it is found that there are several benefits of HRM practices for both
employees and employers. It is defined as below : Improving employee turnover- This is benefit of HRM practice as it enable in improving
employee turnover. Here, HR motivate staff to put more efforts in their tasks. They create
a positive culture which improve staff morale. It is beneficial for employee as their
productivity is increased. Also, goals are achieved in less time period. Moreover, staff is
easily able to do complex tasks. This results in reducing employee turnover. However, it
is beneficial for employer as employee remain loyal towards firm. Besides that, it leads to
improving team work by which goals are attained effectively. Furthermore, overall
organization performance is enhanced as well and it led to gain competitive advantage in
industry. The firm reputation is improved in market as it reflect positive culture. Conflict management- The term itself means that the management of conflict is being
handled under this process which works for the better functioning of the organization by
resolving different types of conflicts where disputes are resolved between different
party's to minimize the negative results/impacts on the organization and prioritize
positive result in an organization. The key management involves skills and different
tactics depending on the situation, negotiation and the creative thinking.
 Building relationship- Building better relational with employee will increase the
productivity of TESCO and will make increase in working of the employees for the better
result to the organization such factors are beneficial to the organization as the
productivity increases as working gets better of the organization. It is beneficial for the
employer as well because as the management works for the betterment and welfare of the
organization as the employers maintains healthy relationship with the employees to create
a positive working environment in an organization. The better relation between the two
employee and employer the more successful the business becomes due to the better
interpersonal relational between the two. Better decision-making of the employer for the
smooth working of employees.
P4 Effectiveness of different HRM practices in increasing organization profit and productivity at
TESCO
Practices which increases organization profit and productivity are as follows :
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 Employee retention — retention of employee is important in the organization for the
long term profit of TESCO as the employees are retained within in the organization and
keeps growing. TESCO provide different types of policies and practices to the employee
to hold on for longer period in the organization. Organization invests on the employee
from its grooming the time he/she has joined the organization till they fit to the existing
employee cycle (Lopez-Cabrales and Valle-Cabrera, 2020). Employee retention is an
important factor for the organization to create profit. Leadership development — The process refers to the grooming of leaders in different
criteria like practices which helps to enhance the skills, confidence and abilities of the
leaders (Podgorodnichenko, Edgar, and McAndrew, 2020). It is the process which helps
to expand capacity of individual to fulfill the leadership role in organization. It is a
common process in succession planning of an organization which produce high caliber
leaders to take over different higher level leadership positions in the future as they get
vacant and make more profit to the organization in the future by applying different
leadership technique. Recruiting — It is also among the important factors affecting the growth and profitability
of an organization (Kort and et.al.,2020). Recruiting is the process of selection of
different candidates at different positions vacant in organization which involves the
interviewing and screening of the candidates best suited for the required positions. Only
if the process of recruitment is done right by fulfilling the positions accurately according
to the needs and wants of the post. Which will result in better working environment and
well appointed employees as per the needs and wants of the required position in the
organization. In terms of better working of the organization and better profitability to the
TESCO.
 Talent management — The process includes of increase in motivation of the quality
employees which are supposed to stay within the organization throughout the log run. It
is process of attracting and retaining of the employees. The organization keeps to build
up the workforce as motivated throughout the time as the retention of the employee is
important and it is best managed under the talent management. Different components
which are to be followed under the talent management are as follows : performance
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management, talent acquisition and retention, compensation, career development (Cunha
and et.al., 2020.).
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P5 Importance of employee relations in respect to influencing HRM decision-making at TESCO
The decision-making of HRM includes all people process which means the decision
taken by the HR department involves the life cycle of the employee from the time of recruiting to
the current status of the employee. Better understanding between the employee and HR
department helps create good decision-making for the better knowledge of employees which
helps in the decision-making to the HR to understand the needs and requirements of the staff
(Abedini, and Hosseini, 2020). Better communication is must need in the functioning of the HR
department because communication is the prime key to better understand the needs of the
employees working within the organization.
By the help of good and healthy communication in the environment most of the decision-
making becomes quite easy for the HR department as there is a healthy communication between
the employee and the HR department. Less stress among the employees is the motive of HRM,
the department works for the employee welfare as well. Stress among the employee should not
be there is the motive of the HR department for which the HR works to solve the problems
within the organization. So that there should be better communication between the employee and
less stress among them. By performing the communication and stress management perfectly.
There will be improvement in performance of the employees in the organization by fulfilling the
needs of the employees within the organization (Azarniya and et.al., 2020.).
The better understanding between the HRM department and the employees the easier it
becomes to covey any message to them regarding any needs, wants or changes in the
organization they need. Once the requirement are clear to the HR department from the employee
side the decision-making becomes more ease and in favor of the employee. Better performance
of the employee and the management help the organization in making the objective clear to the
employee and achieve business goals. The more the objectives are clear to the employees in the
business environment it becomes easy to accomplish the goals of the organization with the help
of HRM in decision-making and full filling the needs and wants of the employees. The
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organizational goals are only fulfilled when there is perfect combination between the HRM
department and the employees working in the organization.
P6 Elements of employment legislation at TESCO
Key elements of employee legislation are as follows : Equality- There should be equality among the workers in the organization, no
discrimination should be there in the organization as per age or sex. There should be
equal rights to speak and act in the organization. Working culture of the organization
should be in such a way that no one fells inferior in the working of organization.
Sometimes there is favoring being done in the organization among the employees which
creates a negative impact on the functioning of the organization, which should not be
there in such case (Rahimi, and et.al., 2020). The working environment of the
organization should be in such a way that everyone working in the organization should
feel equal. Every organization needs to follow the basic rights and also provide every
employee and the people who are working for the organization gets equal rights. This
will help the organization in improving performance and will help in bringing out better
results (Junqani, Hosseini and Azarniya, 2020). Minimum Wages Act 1998 — According to the governments rules and regulations there
are some criteria set for giving the salary or wages to the employees which are to be
followed by the organization in respected manner. Government has set different category
and there wages which Tesco has to follow which includes of fulfilling the basic
necessities of the individual. Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974 — Under this TESCO should take care of
the job security of the working employee just so that there should be a confirmation of
the job to the employee with the help of providing proper documentation to the employ
and the health care of the employ. Proper policies should be undertaken for the
employees health and care by TESCO. Proper medication facilities should be provided
within the organization for better practices of security analysis at TESCO. The working
condition's should be healthy in TESCO, in terms of environment, the working
environment should be friendly proper facilities of ventilation and basic needs should be
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there in the organizational structure, which brings a lot positive change in the working
environment of an organization (Mesbah, and et.al., 2020).
 Employment relationship — It is a type of agreement between the employ and employer
under which both the parties agree on the work to be done. The work is to be done under
the supervision of the employer.
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P7 Application of HRM practice at TESCO
Advertisement for job
Job opening
TESCO is currently looking for a marketing executive
MARKETING EXECUTIVE
Requirements : efficient in marketing skills
Brief Knowledge in operating marketing software's
Educational requirements : graduate in any field
Apply now
www.TESCOcareer.com
Job description
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Position : marketing executive
Location : ENGLAND
Department : marketing
Responsible to: senior manager
Position summary :This position will contribute to the company's revenue and help improve
company's profitability, By applying different strategies and marketing programs.
Job interactions and interface: This role interacts with internal staff in finance, market access
and business intelligence, human resources and this position interacts with health care
professionals and key opinion leaders (Kutlaca, and et.al., 2020).
General responsibilities :
 Support the development and implementation of TESCO product strategy that ensures
winning new business and driving the marketing growth.
 Work within the framework of marketing practices guidelines to ensure that material
and programs are compliant.
 Manage agency relationship to ensure timely delivery of assigned marketing tactics
align with strategy.
 Support development and implementation of marketing and sales promotion campaigns
and material.
 Collaborate with sales forces and different department to develop programs to support
market expansion.
 Monitor and control program performance and work with team to adjust plan
accordingly .
Offer letter :-
From :
TESCO headquarters (LONDON)
Date :18/01/2021
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To:
Mr lil wayen
Flat number 20, B block B-15
ENGLAND
Dear sir
With reference to your interview on 12/10/2020, we are pleased to offer you position of
marketing executive, marketing and sales in our organization .
Your joining date is confirmed at 20/01/2021, as per the following terms and conditions
 You are entitled to a CTC of 25000 per month payable.
 You agree completely to the terms and condition of appointment.
 You agree to submit with us a signed copy of mark sheet, pan number and a passport
size photograph and also bring the original for the vitrifaction.
Please send us an acknowledgment of this offer confirming your joining
We look forward to mutually rewarding professional relationship with you
For TESCO HEADQUARTERS
CONCLUSION
The report concluded that human resources management is one of the most important
factors of the organization which plays very important role in the processing of the organization
and manages to handle almost all the present department in an organization in a very organized
manner. Effectiveness of different HRM practices in increasing organization profit and
productivity at TESCO which includes of Employee retention ,Leadership development and
Recruiting Talent management. It has also concluded Importance of employee relations in
respect to influencing HRM decision-making at TESCO, Effectiveness of different HRM
practices in increasing organization profit and productivity at TESCO , Elements of employment
legislation at TESCO which includes of Advert for the role ,Job description , Offer letter.
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