Farm Box HRM Strategies: An Analysis of Models and Recommendations

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Human Resource Management (HRM) strategies at Farm Box, a UK-based company specializing in fresh food distribution. It examines the application of various HRM models, including the AMO theory, Human Capital theory, Michigan framework, and 5P model, and their impact on employee behavior and operational productivity. The report assesses the appropriateness of implemented HRM models, identifies areas for improvement within the company's procedures, and offers recommendations for enhancing operational productivity through the adoption of relevant HRM models, theories, concepts, policies, and procedures. Key areas discussed include strategic development, growth and expansion, systematic approach, operations and production management, financial management, resource utilization, and employee handling. The report also highlights the importance of human relationship theory, scientific management theory, workplace management, strategic framework design, and motivation theories in improving overall organizational performance.

Managing people
(HRM)

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................4
Application of models(AMO theory, Human Capital theory, Michigan framework, 5P model)
applied by Farm box...............................................................................................................4
Application of the above stated models on behaviour of employees at the workplace..........6
Appropriateness of HRM models, theories and concepts that have been implemented by the
company.................................................................................................................................7
Identification of positive elements and any areas of the procedure that the company can
improve...................................................................................................................................8
Recommendations HRM models, theories, concepts, policies and procedures adopt to improve
operational productivity .........................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Human resource management is major organisational body and department which focuses
on management of employees. The human resource management is the crucial body of a
company which helps in management of large number of workforce (Anbu, 2019). It is also the
key responsibility of HRM responsibility of HR management to focus on overall employment
productivity of employees. In this project example of Farm Box company is taken into
consideration which is a company who grow and distribute fresh food produce directly to
customers via an online ordering platform, based in Cheshire, UK. The company started in 2019
and began as a family run business that was staffed by 4 family members plus two farmhands,
with the use of one delivery van. This project covers a brief analysis of different changes that are
faced by Farm Box after COVID-19. The company is currently facing more traffic in its
operations as the order are tripling every single night. There is also shortage of employees in the
business which is making it inefficient at the marketplace. In the development of an individual,
there is a crucial role played by HRM strategies. Also the company should analyse all factors
related to external and internal environment for better formulating HRM strategies. In Farm box
currently there is need of effective recruitment and selection process. Company should also focus
on analysing key factors of development in order to overcome issues and challenges. Major
growth of company is also dependent upon different organisational goal factors. HRM strategies
should be developed with appropriate planning and framework for business growth. The
companies in international and national marketplace should analyse all major factors related to
environment development. Farm box is coming up with a new and different HRM strategies in
order to gain marketplace growth in a sustainable manner. COVID-19 has also impacted on
different functions and tasks of companies, which led to the shut down. Also there is a need of
huge market investment in order to overcome different challenges and issues.

MAIN BODY
Application of models(AMO theory, Human Capital theory, Michigan framework, 5P model)
applied by Farm box
AMO theory
AMO theory is one of the effective theory which can be used by the management of Farm
box to make the process of selection and recruitment effective in their organisation. This model
suggested that there are three basic components which makes the character of employee in the
organisation. It is the duty of the organisation to focus on these issues to achieve the
effectiveness in the business. The brief discussion related to these components are given below:
 Ability :-The ability of employee of the organisation should be fully evaluated by the
managers of the company because it helps to use in business operations. It is the duty of
Farm box to provide needed resources to their employees so that they work with their
greatest ability and complete the task effectively.
 Motivation :-Motivation is related to the inner feeling of employee which influence their
behaviour and attitude of an employees towards the achievement of organisational goals
and objectives (Boada-Cuerva, 2019). The management of Farm box should develop
those framework which motivates their employees. There are many methods and
techniques are present in the market which can be used by the management to stay their
employees motivated.
 Opportunity :-One of the most important factor which increases the retention of
employees in organisation is the presence of growth and promotional opportunities in the
workplace. The management of Farm box should provide each employee equal
opportunities for their growth.

Human Capital theory
The human capital theory states that the individual can improve their productivity
capacity with the help of effective education and proper skill development. The main motive of
this theory is to understand the importance and value of greater education and skill development
by the business organisation to increases the productivity of their employees (Borst, 2021). It is
important for the management of Farm box to organise various training and development
programme in their workplace so that all the employee can develop skills and increases their
productivity.
5P model of human resource
HR philosophy :- It provided the role of organisation towards the human resource and how they
treated in the organisation. It is very important for the Farm box to provide considerable resource
to their human resource.
HR policies :- The policies which the management of Farm box developed for the organisation
should be bases on the promotion of employee rights and responsibilities and also the effectively
convey to all the employees.
HR programmes :- It should be the process of human resource to develop a framework in the
organisation under which the employee can get proper training and development and increases
their productivity.
HR practise :- There are many practise which are performed by human resource under which it
managers activities like training sessions and many more.
HR process :- It is suggested to the management of human resource that they used legal and
ethical process in their working which promotes professional integrity (Singh, 2020).

Application of the above stated models on behaviour of employees at the workplace
The models of HRM and practices impacts on different procedures and practices by
companies for long term business growth. Also it is key responsibility of human resource
management in the company to apply and implement these models in a systematic manner. They
also play a significant role in development of an individual for a long period of time. Also there
are various dimensions of different models in business entity which helps in business growth.
Companies in the competitive marketplace develops and implement key theories which are
universally adopted like 5P model. Application of these models will help in the systematic
growth of an employee in a short span of time (Ellmer, 2018). Companies in competitive
marketplace, analyse the implementation of these models with effective supervision and control
to achieve all the set targets and objectives. The above stated models also helps in development
of the person who believes in development of the individual philosophy. Psychology of
employees should be maintained by HR management, after providing them effective training.

Appropriateness of HRM models, theories and concepts that have been implemented by the
company
The HRM models and theories are always fruitful for the Farm box, if all the
implementation techniques are considered in a precise manner. The significance and
appropriateness of HRM models is mentioned below:
 Strategic development- Strategic development is the major business function of a
company which helps in overall development. The strategic development is major
responsibility of management of Farm Box in order to gain market growth and expansion.
Also in order to develop effective planning framework in order to face competitors with
development of major strengths.
 Growth and expansion- Farm box will achieve global success along with effective
growth and expansion of business. Also the company will analyse key factors associated
with its development in order to gain effective marketing growth (Harney, 2020).
Companies in the marketplace focus on growth and expansion within a set period of time
by help of HRM models and theories.
 Systematic approach- HRM models, theories and concepts that have been implemented
by a company helps in systematic and scientific operations. The companies also develop
effective competitive advantage by establishment of goals and objectives. This approach
is also beneficial in achievement of short and long term important development.

Identification of positive elements and any areas of the procedure that the company can improve
It is very much important for a company to maintain competitive edge by identification of
areas it can improve (Hermans, 2018). The Farm Box frame a good strategy in order to deal with
major marketing forces in the global business environment. Areas in which the company can
improve is:
 Operations and production management- It is compulsory for the company to focus on
operations and management in order to grow at marketplace. The operations and
production department of the business mainly focuses on developing quality product at
the marketplace. After the COVID-19, there is a major need of developing important
areas of a business which are effective in increasing stability of the company.
 Financial management- Financial management play a vital role in systematic growth
and development of the company. Also it is major role of a company to develop financial
management in a transparent manner for developing important operations. The financial
management of Farm box should include skilled and trained workers for increasing
company value. Also the reputation and goodwill of a company is also increased with the
presence of professional financial management (Rastogi, 2017). The maintenance of
financial accounts at the end of every year is also the key responsibility of financial
management.
 Resource utilisation- Utilisation of all resources should be there in an optimum manner
for production of units in fast manner. The company should select appropriate strategy
for utilising resources and it is main duty of management to focus on same (Hughes,
2019). Resource utilisation is the major duty of production management and there is need
of proper supervision and control.
 Employee handling- Handling of different employees is the major task of top level and
strategic management of the company. Farm box should focus mainly on management of
different employees in order to overcome current issues and challenges. Handling of
different employees requires efforts, so the management of Farm box should put
extensive efforts.

Recommendations HRM models, theories, concepts, policies and procedures adopt to improve
operational productivity
It is very crucial for Farm Box to develop and follow certain recommendations in order to
gain market success. The Recommendations for Farm box company are mentioned below:
 Human relationship theory- In the functioning of a company, there is a major need of
implementation of human relationship theory (Leroy, 2018). The human relationship
theory supports an individual in developing harmony in different operations related to
operations and functional management. Implementation of this theory is major
responsibility of HR management of Farm Box in order to achieve competitive
advantage. Application of this theory also facilitates a business to also increase
coordination between different employees for systematic development of the business.
 Scientific management theory- This theory excludes rule of thumb in a business entity
and also helps in developing precise operations. Scientific management theory is also
useful in developing a systematic approach that is beneficial in development of effective
operations and functions. Application of scientific management in the operations of Farm
Box will help company to achieve set business targets. In Farm Box company, this theory
will also help in developing sustainable and accurate operations. The overall productivity
of employees will be also affected by the application of scientific management theory in a
well defined manner.
 Workplace management- This is the most crucial step in developing effective working
conditions for different employees. Workplace management should be practised by
human resource management in a significant manner to facilitate large number of
employees in the company. Workplace management is also related to developing an
ethical environment in the company for development of major decisions.
 Designing a planning and strategic framework- In order to develop and increase the
management force for the company, there is a main role played by HR management.
Appropriate planning and strategies should be formulated and designed by human
resource management in the company for all functions (Lertxundi, 2019). The strategic
framework is also a major parameter which helps the business to eliminate risk associated
with the operations.

 Motivation theories- Farm Box can also use application of different theories in order to
gain market success in a short span of time. The motivation theories like content and
process theories should be used and implemented by Farm box to increase mental
strength of the employees (Malik, 2020). Also it is key role and responsibility of HR
management to focus on increasing emotional intelligence of employees with the help of
motivation. Theories like Maslow and Herzberg are also important for Farm Box to be
implemented in a well defined manner. Also the motivation theories help in developing
performance of major employees to gain sustainable growth.
Improvement of employee relation through Talent management
Talent management is the major function and role of human resource management in
order to develop performance of employees. In the company, talent management is a task of the
company in which employees are provided with effective training and development to gain
growth (Pandey, 2018). Also the application of talent management in order to manage employee
relationship is important for effective development of harmony development. Management of
employee relationship is one of the hardest task for the business and also it requires high level
efforts by the management to maintain the same. The most important techniques of talent
management are mentioned below:
 Training and development- The training and development is important part of
employee development related to talent. In the recent times, most of the successful
companies in marketplace focus on training of employees in order to increase their
productivity. Training and development is provided by skilled and trained management
people to achieve company aims and objectives.
 Skill development- Skill development is the major function in order to develop talent of
the employees in a systematic manner. Also the skill development helps a person to
develop certain skills like time management, problem solving and decision making which
helps an individual to grow at marketplace.
 Employee management policies and plans- Various employee management policies
and plans are developed with the help of different employees (Rahman, 2018). The
management's policy are framed and formulated in a systematic manner for the desired
success of business at the marketplace.

CONCLUSION
From the above stated report it can be concluded that, in the development of a company
human resource management play a vital role. This is the major responsibility of a company to
achieve all goals and objectives with sustainability with the application of HRM strategy. This
project concludes the importance of human resource management in handling different types of
employees for effective growth and expansion. This project concludes role played by strategic
management in controlling human behaviour and motivation in employees. This report also
concludes the role played by HR management in order to develop systematic operations in
employee growth.

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