To what extent can HRM add value to an organisation?

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Human Resource Management

Human resource management is an important department in an organization It is among the departments which are given the responsibility of making decisions for an organization and therefore it should ensure that the aims and objectives of an organization are achieved . This will help it secure an important position in the management team therefore ensuring that the process of decision making is smooth and consistent . A value driven human resource department ensures that all policies are tested to proof

the expected value that they are likely to bring to the organization

Human Resource Management (HRM ) is involved in a wide range of activities all of which are aimed at adding value to the organization while reducing risks which might be incurred . To understand the value of this department , one should first understand its functions and the way in which it helps reduce risks (Cowling Mailer , 1998

The functions of HRM vary greatly from one organization to the other and even countries . Despite the variations , it plays a key role in management of the following major areas : resourcing , communications development and training , general administration and reward system Resourcing is selection and recruitment of workers within a company Resourcing involves knowledge and talent management . The department develops the talent that has been selected through development and training which are aimed at enhancing competency in employees . It also motivates employees through rewards and appraisals . It forms the basis of management as it is through it...