We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Human Resource Management” written for students of UG courses. The related matters are written in a simple and easily understandable.
This volume is an attempt to provide the students with thorough understanding of Human Resource Management. We have presented the subject matter in a systematic manner with liberal use of charts and diagrams where ever necessary so as to make it interesting and sustain students’ interest.
Contents –
Module – 1 Introduction to HRM
Introduction
Meaning of HRM
Nature of HRM
Scope of HRM
Importance of HRM
Evolution of the Concept of HRM
Major Functions of HRM
Principles of HRM
Human Resource Management and Personnel Management
Models of Human Resource Management
HRM in India
The Factors Influencing Human Resource Management
The HR Competencies
Human Resource Management and Firm Performance
Review Questions
Module – 2 HR Planning, Recruitment and Selection
Introduction
HR Planning
Importance of HR Planning
Manpower Planning to HR Planning
Factors Affecting HR Planning
Benefits of HR Planning
HRP Process
Tools for Demand Forecasting
Barriers to HR Planning
The Challenges for HR
Process of Job Analysis
Job Description
Job Evaluation
Recruitment and Selection
Importance of Recruitment
Recruitment Policies
Factors Influencing Recruitment
Recruitment Process, Sources
Evaluation of Recruitment Process
Recruitment Strategy
Future Trends in Recruitment
Selection Process
Types of Selection Tests
Factors Influencing Selections
Training and Development
Need and Importance of Training and Development
Training Need Analysis and Techniques
Design Training Programme
Methods of Training
Training Evaluation
Executive Development
Concept of Career Development
Review Questions
Module – 3 Compensation and Benefits, Performance Management and Appraisal
Introduction
Compensation and Benefits
Definitions of Compensation
Total Compensation
Total Rewards System
Forms of Pay
External and Internal Factors
Establishing Pay Rates
Employee Benefits
Performance Management and Appraisal
Objectives of Performance Management
Performance Management and Performance Appraisal
Common Problems with Performance Appraisals
Performance Management Process
Types of Performance Rating Systems
Future of Performance Management
Industrial Relations
Decent Workplace
International Labour Organisation
Industrial Relations
The Objectives of Industrial Relations
Approaches of Industrial Relations Systems
The Actors in Industrial Relations
Indian Context
Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management
Review Questions
Module – 4 HRM in Small and Medium Enterprises
Introduction
Human Resource Management in Small and Medium Enterprises
Introduction to SMEs
The Difference in Adoption of Human Resource Management
SMEs and Large Firms
Indian Experience
Impact of Weak Adoption of Human Resource
Management in SMEs
Human Resource Management in the Service Sector
The Emergence of the Services Sector
Implications for Human Resource
Management Function
Differences Between Services Sector and the Manufacturing Sector
Difference in Human Resource Management in Services and Manufacturing Sectors
Human Resource Management and Service Quality Correlation
Trade Unions in Services Sector
Models of Union Strategies
Review Questions
Module – 5 Human Resource Management and Innovations
Introduction
Human Resource Management and Innovations
Factors Affecting the Innovation Process in Organisations
Current Trends in Human Resource Management
Innovative Human Resource Management Practices in India
Sustainable and Innovative Human Resource Management
HR Information Systems
HRIS in the Digital Age
Review Questions
Module – 6 Future Trends in HRM
Introduction
Future Trends in Human Resource Management
Hybrid Work Model
Employee Skill Development
Internal Mobility
Diversity and inclusion in Workforce
People Analytics
Employee well-being
Multi-generational Workforces and All-in-One HR Tools
Introduction to Human Resource Information System (HRIS)
The Concept of HRIS
The Role of IT
Database Concepts and Applications in HRIS
Steps in implementing an HRIS
Benefits and Limitations of HRIS
Review Questions
