Tanzania Public Service College (TPSC)

TOPIC ONE: Nature and scope of Human Resource Management

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Content: Topic one

O The concepts related to human resource
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management Identify the objectives of human resource management Explain the characteristics of human resource management Describe importance of human resource management Identify categories of human resource management functions
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Introduction
O During the first four hundred years of

industrialization, it was all about machines, which gradually replaced the human labor. They were so important that humans were not even considered a resource. Not anymore. With information revolution, internet connectivity and the age of customized services, humans are the greatest resource. That makes human resource management, by far, the most important stream of the art of managing business.
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Human resources definition.

O Human resource management (HRM) is the strategic

and coherent approach to the management of an organization's most valued assets - the people working there who individually and collectively contribute to the achievement of the objectives O HRM is the function within an organization that focuses on recruitment of, management of, and providing direction for the people who work in the organization. HRM can also be performed by line managers.
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Human Resource Management: Objectives

To help the organization reach its goals. To ensure effective utilization and maximum development of human resources. To ensure respect for human beings. To identify and satisfy the needs of individuals. To ensure reconciliation of individual goals with those of the organization. To achieve and maintain high morale among employees. To provide the organization with well-trained and wellmotivated employees. 8/14/2013 willy2002tz@yahoo.com 5

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To increase to the fullest the employee's job satisfaction and self-actualization. To develop and maintain a quality of work life. To be ethically and socially responsive to the needs of society. To develop overall personality of each employee in its multidimensional aspect. To enhance employee's capabilities to perform the present job. To equip the employees with precision and clarity in transaction of business. To inculcate the sense of team spirit, team work and inter- 6 8/14/2013 willy2002tz@yahoo.com team collaboration.

HRM: Functions
In order to achieve the above objectives, Human Resource Management undertakes the following activities: O Human resource or manpower planning. O Recruitment, selection and placement of personnel. O Training and development of employees. O Appraisal of performance of employees. O Taking corrective steps such as transfer from one job to another O Remuneration of employees.
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O Social security and welfare of employees. O Setting general and specific management policy for O O O O

organizational relationship. Collective bargaining, contract negotiation and grievance handling. Staffing the organization. Aiding in hrd (human resources development) Developing and maintaining motivation for workers by providing incentives. Reviewing and auditing manpower management in the organization
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Characteristic of human resources

O Diverse O Strategic O Commitment oriented

O Human capital (people as asset)

O Unitary O Management diversity O Focus on business value

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1. Personnel aspect-concerned with manpower planning, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, promotion, training and development, layoff and retrenchment, remuneration, incentives, productivity etc. 2. Welfare aspect-It deals with working conditions and amenities such as canteens, rest and lunch rooms, housing, transport, medical assistance, education, health and safety, recreation facilities, etc. 3. Industrial relations aspect-This covers unionmanagement relations, joint consultation, collective bargaining, grievance and disciplinary procedures, settlement of disputes, etc. 8/14/2013 willy2002tz@yahoo.com 10

HRM: Scope

Importance of HRP
The importance of HRs can be discussed at four levels 1.Significance for an organization The achievement of organizational goals can be achieved through the following: Attracting and retaining the required personnel. Developing the necessary skills and right attitudes among employees. Full utilization of the available human resources Securing willing cooperation of employees through 8/14/2013 motivation, participation, grievance handling. willy2002tz@yahoo.com 11

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2.Professional significance It helps to improve the quality of work life. It is providing opportunities for personal development of each employee and maintains healthy relationship among individuals. - It also contribute in developing those talent in organization and bring about efficiency and effectiveness of work through human resources development
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3. Social significance It helps to enhance the dignity of labor in the following; Provides suitable employment that increase psychological satisfaction to people. Maintaining the balance between the jobs available and the job seekers in terms of numbers and qualifications, needs and aptitudes
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4. National significance It also plays a vital role in the development of nation. The effective exploitation and utilization of a nations natural physical and financial resources require an efficient and committed manpower. HRM helps to speed up the process of economic growth which in turn leads to higher standards of living and provides 8/14/2013 willy2002tz@yahoo.com employment.

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Questions of the topic

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Outline at least five Objectives of human resources management The presence of HRM in an organization is very crucial. Explain in details its function Discuss the characteristic of HRM With examples discuss the scope of HRM Is there is any important factors for existing of HRM in an organization OR Discuss the significance of HRM in an organization
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