Introduction:
People. The main function in which human resource management is based around is assisting, confronting, helping and managing people, i.e. employees and sometimes the customers. Human resource management can be defined in many different ways but from my readings of different sources, I can now see that the primary function of HR management is conversing with people.
What is HR?
Human resource management is defined as the management of human resources. It is a function in every company designed to maximize employee performance in service of an employer 's strategic objectives. Human resources is primarily concerned with the management of people within all organizations, focusing on policies and on systems, said Johnason, P. (2009), HRM in changing organizational contexts. The Human resource management department members provide the knowledge, necessary tools, training, administrative services, coaching, legal and management advice, and talent management oversight that the rest of the organization needs for successful operation. According to David. A. Cenzo on page 5 of his eleventh edition of ‘Human Resource Management’, he defines HR management as a subset of the study of management that focuses on how to attract, hire, train, motivate, and maintain employees.
History of HR/Personnel Management:
Human Resource Management, which is also commonly known as personnel management, consists of all the activities that are undertaken by a company to ensure that the