1. Human Resource Management – MGT - 501
Lecture 9
Functions of HRM
Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed
Virtual University – Pakistan

2. Human Resource Management Core Functions

3. Staffing HRM FUNCTIONS Safety & Health Compensation & Benefits Human
Resource
Development
Employee
& Labor
Relations
HRM
FUNCTIONS
Safety &
Health
Compensation
& Benefits

4. The functional areas of HRM
Planning and selection
Measuring performance and employee development
Maintaining effective employee-management relations
Anticipating and coping with change

5. 1. Planning and selection
Forecasting & planning
Job analysis & job description
Recruiting & screening
Testing & interviewing
Human resource information systems

6. 2. Measuring performance and employee development
Performance appraisals
Analyzing training needs
Conducting training programs
Evaluating program effectiveness
Career counseling and development

7. 3. Maintaining effective employee-management relations
Developing equitable compensation systems
Collective bargaining
Resolving grievances

8. 4. Uncovering and resolving employee problems
Assessing employee stress
Employee motivation systems
Employee assistance programs (EAPs)

9. 5. Anticipating and coping with change
Implementing fair employment legislation
Conducting research to evaluate current Human Resource Management practices
Anticipating future HRM trends

10. The HR function in organizations of various sizes

11. HR in Small Businesses Seldom have a formal HR unit
Other managers handle HR functions
Focuses on hiring & retaining capable employees

12. HR in a Medium-Sized Firm
Little specialization
HR manager is essentially the entire department

13. Traditional Human Resource Functions in a Large-Sized Firm
Separate sections are often created
Placed under an HR Manager
Each HR function may have a supervisor & staff
HR Manager works closely with top management in formulating policy

14. A New and Evolving HR Organization for Large-size Firms (1/2)
Performance in Five functional areas
Outsource
Shared service centers
Line managers have more HR authority

15. A New and Evolving HR Organization for Large-size Firms

16. HR’s Evolving Role Protector & Screener Change agent &
Strategic partner

18. What Influences the Practice of HRM?

19. External Influences State of the economy
Competition for product and labor markets
Government laws, regulation, and public policy
Characteristics of the labor force
Technology

20. Internal Influences Unions Characteristics of HRM activities
Attitudes of managers

21. Human Resource Management – MGT - 501
Lecture 9
Functions of HRM
Prof. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed
Virtual University – Pakistan