Human Resource Management Notes
Subject Overview
Human Resource Management covers the full HR lifecycle — HR planning and job analysis, recruitment/
Subject at a glance
4
Units
37
Topics
4
Credits
4
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Unit-wise Syllabus
4 units — open any unit for detailed topic-wise notes, diagrams and important exam questions
- Nature
- scope
- objectives and functions of HRM
- evolution of HRM
- HR as competitive advantage
- strategic HRM and its integration with business strategy
- HR environment scanning
- human resource planning process
- job analysis
- job description and specification
- 1
Analyse business objectives
- 2
Forecast demand for people
- 3
Forecast supply
- 4
Identify gaps
Shortage or surplus
- 5
Action plans
Hire, train, redeploy
- 6
Monitor
Study guide
This unit covers the nature, scope and functions of HRM, strategic HRM, HR environment scanning, HR planning, job analysis, description and specification. Link HR strategy to business goals.
- Recruitment and selection process and methods
- induction and placement
- training and development methods and evaluating effectiveness
- HRM vs HRD
- career planning and development process
- internal mobility — promotion
- transfer
- demotion
- separation
- downsizing and outplacement
On-the-job
At the workplace
Coaching, job rotation, apprenticeship
Off-the-job
Away from work
Lectures, case studies, role play, simulations
E-learning
Online
LMS courses, virtual classrooms
Study guide
You study recruitment, selection, induction, placement, training methods and evaluation, HRM versus HRD, career planning, mobility and separation. Compare training methods.
- Performance appraisal methods
- process and issues
- potential appraisal
- compensation management — job evaluation
- wage/salary fixation
- incentives and fringe benefits
- quality of work life
- health/safety/employee welfare
- quality circles
Base pay
Wages and salary
Incentives
Bonus, commission, profit sharing
Benefits
Insurance, PF, gratuity, leave
Non-monetary
Recognition, growth, flexible work
Study guide
You study appraisal methods and issues, potential appraisal, job evaluation, wage fixation, incentives, benefits, quality of work life and welfare. Know the strengths and weaknesses of each appraisal method.
- Government/union/management concerns in IR
- dispute resolution machinery
- collective bargaining scope/issues/strategies/negotiation skills
- participative management
- grievance handling
- discipline and counseling
- HRIS and HR audit
- ethical issues in HRM
- 1Collective bargaining
- 2Conciliation
- 3Voluntary arbitration
- 4Adjudication
Labour court, industrial tribunal
Study guide
You study industrial relations, dispute machinery, collective bargaining, participative management, grievances, discipline, counselling, HRIS, HR audit and ethics. Understand how HR audits improve practices.
Why Human Resource Management Matters
People management is central to every manager's role, and HR is a major MBA specialisation with roles from recruitment to analytics.
How to Prepare for Human Resource Management
- Follow HR news and apply theories to cases.
- Prepare tables of methods for appraisal, training and compensation.
- Practise an HR case study each week.
Human Resource Management: Frequently Asked Questions
What is HRIS?
A Human Resource Information System is software that stores and manages employee data and supports HR processes such as payroll and recruitment.