Human Resource Management

Human Resource Management

HRM/300

July 19, 2012

University Of Phoenix

Human Resource Management

When the word management is involved in a sentence the first thing that comes to mind is the four functions of management. When it comes to management planning, organizing, leading, and controlling are the four key essentials for any form of management and is needed to properly manage any organization. These functions are used in all managerial positions, such as restaurants, hospitals, or at home. Each function is as important as the rest; one cannot function well without the other and must be performed effectively to achieve success in an organization.

Human Resource Management (HRM) is the main function inside an organization that centers its attention on recruitment, management, and provides direction for the employees working in the organization. HRM generally deals with issues that related to individuals such as hiring, organization development, performance management, safety, wellness, benefits, communication, administration, employee motivation, and training Human Resource Management is also a tactical and ample approach to handling people and the workplace culture and environment. If HRM is effective it enables employees to contribute productively and effectively in helping overall company move forward, while accomplishing the organization's objectives and goals (Heathfield, 2000).

"Human resource management can be defined as the effective selection and utilization of employees to best achieve the goals and the strategies of the organizations, as well as the goals and the needs of employees. The responsible of human resource management should be shared by human resource specialists and line management. To accomplish this, it is required to clearly know the main functions of human resource management. The functions of human resource management are divided into two parts" (Desimone et al, 2002, pp. 8-9)

Human resource relates to HRM planning, staffing and recruitment, employee relation, and equal employment opportunity. Planning is the first component of managing, planning means to determine in advance what has to be done and how it should be done. So as a HR representative, the first step is to figure out what the goals are for the organization and decide how he or she will help achieve them. "Much of the information needed will come directly from the vision and mission statement for the company" (Rothbauer-Wanish, 2009). When trying to reach the goals it is a great idea to set some objectives, and to follow up on them by developing the right course of action to assure a proper execution.

Another function is staffing and recruitment, this primarily deals with the identification