Evaluating and Improving HRM Functions: A Detailed Article Analysis

This essay provides an evaluation of Human Resource Management (HRM) functions, drawing insights from Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice. It identifies the role of HRM in business performance, explores potential improvements in HRM functions, and suggests st...Read More

EVALUATING AND
IMPROVING HRM FUNCTION

ARTICLE’S NAME AND FULL REFERENCE
• The name of the article is Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resources
Management and on the basis of which the analysis is conducted.
• The assessment of this article will be helpful in having a proper
understanding of the issue related to human resource management.
• Human Resource Management has an essential role to play for all the
companies as with the help of this management the companies can
manage their employees in an effective manner.
• The utilization of this management process can enhance the reward
and recognition process within the company and thereby can
motivate the employees.
• The findings and discussion section is based on the information
collected from such an article. The reference for the same is given
below:
• Armstrong, M., & Taylor, S. (2014). Armstrong's handbook of human
resource management practice. Kogan Page Publishers.

OBJECTIVES OF THE
RESEARCH
The objectives have been known to be the goals that are constructed and accordingly
a specific path is set according to which the analysis process is undertaken.
The result that is ascertained with the help of the analysis are compared with the
objectives in order to understand the authenticity of the results.
The objectives of this research which can be pointed out are listed below:
• Determine the role HRM on performance of the business.
• To identify what further improvements can be brought about in HRM functions of a
business (Bhoganadam & Rao, 2014)..
• What steps can be taken by the management for making improvement in the
current Human Resource management of the business.

METHODOLOGY OF
RESEARCH
The Research is conducted on the basis of following sources of information
which is available:
• Secondary Data (Various Journals and articles)
• Survey Results of past of companies.
• Primary Data collection (Using a company as a base)

FINDINGS OF THE
RESEARCH
• The research paper effectively shows the role of HRM in a business and how the same is
linked with other function of the management (Purce, 2014).The research shows
different aspects of a HRM policy and how improvement can be brought about in the
same.
• In order to effectively evaluate the function of HRM, it is of prime most importance how
well and far the employees of an organization are being utilized for the purpose of
fulfilling the objectives and goals of a business (Bratton & Gold 2017)
• As per Gamage (2014), an organization requires a pool of potentially qualified job
candidate for the purpose of selecting for a job profile (Ekwoaba, Ikeije & Ufoma, 2015)
• The research shows recruitment and selection process and different factors which are
considered in the recruitment process.

FINDINGS OF THE
RESEARCH
• The research shows recruitment and selection process and different factors
which are considered in the recruitment process.
• It has been found that various companies have undertaken these kind of
surveys in order to gain an understanding of the results.
• There are several multinational companies like Coca-Cola, Samsung and
other companies who undertake such kinds of surveys in order to have an
idea about what their employees want and the new plans and policies that
can be incorporated with the help of which a better work environment can
be created.

CONCLUSION
• The above discussion shows that the role of Human resource management
in a business and how further improvement can be brought about in the
process. The research shows that there are certain tools which the
management can use for the purpose of improving the quality of human
resources of the business.
• In addition to this, the research also confirmed that Human Resource
management is an important aspect for the business and can be vital role
in the overall success of a business. The only requirement for the same is
proper management.

CONTRIBUTION TO
WEEK’S TOPIC
• The article effectively points out the role of HRM in a business and also
states various principles which needs to be followed for an effective HRM
policy of a business.
• The article also throws light on certain theories which are used in HRM
principles and what can be followed by businesses.

REFERENCE
• Bhoganadam, S. D., & Rao, D. S. (2014). A study on recruitment and selection process of
Sai Global Yarntex (india) private limited. International Journal of Management Research
and Reviews, 4(10), 996.
• Ekwoaba, J. O., Ikeije, U. U., & Ufoma, N. (2015). The Impact of Recruitment and Selection
Criteria on Organizational Performance.
• Bratton, J., & Gold, J. (2017). Human resource management: theory and practice. Palgrave.
• Purce, J. (2014). The impact of corporate strategy on human resource management. New
Perspectives on Human Resource Management (Routledge Revivals), 67.
• Armstrong, M., & Taylor, S. (2014). Armstrong's handbook of human resource management
practice. Kogan Page Publishers.

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