human resource management

Question 1

what is human resource management (HRM)

Answer 1

The strategic approach to the effective management of an organisation’s workers so that they can help the business gain competitive advantage.

Question 2

Purpose and roles of HRM:

Answer 2

Recruitment and selection 
Job descriptions, person specifications, job advertisements
Employment contracts 
Disciplinary procedures 
Redundancy and dismissal 
Staff morale and welfare 
Staff training

Question 3

Recruiting staff

Answer 3

Recruiting staff: The process of identifying the need for a new employee, defining the job to be filled and the type of person needed to fill it and attracting suitable candidates for the job.

Question 4

Selection:

Answer 4

Selection: Involves the series of steps by which the candidates are interviewed, tested and screened for choosing the most suitable person for the vacant post.

Question 5

Internal vs external recruitment

Answer 5

internal: Job advertisement is displayed or promoted within the business premises.
External: Job advertisement is displayed or promoted outside of the business – On the internet or with recruitment agencies