Definition of Human Resource Management

What is Human Resource Management?

Designing management systems to ensure that human talent is used effectively and efficiently to accomplish organizational goals. [Ghee-Mathis-Jackson, 2010 - Human Resource Management, An Asia Edition]

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Human Resource Management (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. 

[ Susan M. Heathfield, About.com Guide]

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The first definition of HRM is that it is the process of managing people in organizations in a structured and thorough manner.

 

The second definition of HRM encompasses the management of people in organizations from a macro perspective i.e. managing people in the form of a collective relationship between management and employees.

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