The document provides an overview of human resource management (HRM) and its evolution over time. It discusses how HRM was previously known as personnel management and focused more on routine transactions, while modern HRM takes a more strategic approach and treats employees as valuable assets. Key aspects of HRM covered include recruitment, training, performance management, compensation and benefits. The document also outlines the various functions of HRM and provides examples of job descriptions for an HR business partner role.
4. What is HR ?
HRM HRD
Human resource management is
concerned with practices involved in
the acquisition, development,
motivation and maintenance of the
employee or people.
Human resource development (HRD) means to
develop available manpower through suitable
methods such as training, promotions, transfers
and opportunities for career development.
▪ HRD programmes create a team of well-
trained, efficient and capable managers &
subordinates.
5. Guess What ?
This term “HRM” has been commonly used for
about the last 10 to 15 years
Before that it was
Personnel
Management
6.
7. 1800 BC
when Wage and Incentive
Plans were included in the
Babylonian code of
Hammurabi
19th Century
It took growth
Industrial
Revolution
9. Pre
Industrial Revolution
▪ Agrarian economy- agriculture was the main source of income
▪ Handicrafts started- pottery making, Jewellery designing,
weaving etc..
▪ Cottage industries were set up in homes.
▪ Factory system/ capitalism came giving rise to 2 classes mgmt
and workers.
▪ Exploitation of workers increased because employers
wanted to achieve profit maximization.
10. During
Industrial Revolution
▪ Industrial revolution marked the conversion of economy from
agriculture based to industry based.
▪ The workers working in the industries or factories were
subjected to long working hours and very less wages.
▪ With growing unrest , workers across the world
started protest and this led to the establishment of
Labour unions.
11. Post
Industrial Revolution
▪ The term Human resource Management saw a major evolution
after 1850 – various studies, experiments gave HRM altogether
a new meaning and importance.
▪ Frederick W. Taylor gave principles of scientific management
(1857 o 1911) led to the evolution of scientific human resource
management .
▪ Development of Industrial Psychology - fulfilling social and
psychological needs of workers.
▪ Organizational behavior developed as a diff. field of study - how
to deal with individuals and groups.
▪ Human relation movement started- Hawthorne studies by Elton
Mayo - increasing the productivity of workers good relations are
required.
12. Post
Industrial Revolution
▪ Industrial relations started becoming better after first world war
(1914-1918).
▪ International labour org. ILO (1919)
▪ Royal commission on labour (1931) recommended “labour
officers” in order to protect conditions of workers.Frederick W.
Taylor gave principles of scientific management (1857 o 1911)
led to the evolution of Scientific Human Resource Management.
13. Post
Independence
▪ Factories act 1948, there must be “welfare officers” inside
factories having 500 or more workers.
▪ 3 imp. Acts - Factories act, Min. Wages Act and ESI Act
supported the welfare of working community.
▪ Later on dev. of 5 year plans also supported growth of human
relations
▪ In 1970s to 1980s there was dev. Of personnel management.
▪ During late 1980s or early 1990s HRM developed as a separate
field.
▪ After globalization (1991), need for HRM and strategic HRM
was realized.
▪ Thus, human resource func. In India has grown through several
stages- LABOUR WELFARE, INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS,
LABOUR ADM., PERSONNEL MGMT, HRM AND FINALLY TO
HRD.
14. BASIS FOR COMPARISON PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Meaning
The aspect of management that is
concerned with the work force and their
relationship with the entity is known as
Personnel Management.
The branch of management that focuses on
the most effective use of the manpower of an
entity, to achieve the organizational goals is
known as Human Resource Management.
Approach Traditional Modern
Treatment of manpower Machines or Tools Asset
Type of function Routine function Strategic function
Basis of Pay Job Evaluation Performance Evaluation
Management Role Transactional Transformational
Communication Indirect Direct
Labor Management Collective Bargaining Contracts Individual Contracts
Initiatives Piecemeal Integrated
Management Actions Procedure Business needs
Decision Making Slow Fast
Job Design Division of Labor Groups/Teams
Focus
Primarily on mundane activities like
employee hiring, remunerating, training, and
Treat manpower of the organization as
valued assets, to be valued, used and
15. HR
Functions
HR Planning
&
Management
Recruitment
& Selection
Training /
Learning &
Development
Performance
Management
System
Career /
Succession
Planning
Compensation
& Benefits
Rewards &
Recognition
Policy
Formulation
Employee
Engagement
Health &
Safety
Disciplinary
Action
Compliance
& Labour
Laws
Industrial
Relations
Payroll
17. JD Of HRBP
• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and
policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective
investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees,
reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching,
counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and
increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
18. • Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession
planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure
training objectives are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
• Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession
planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure
training objectives are met.