This document provides a brief introduction to human resource management (HRM). It defines HRM and discusses its evolution from personnel management. Key points include:
- HRM is the management of organizational human resources, including activities like recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and compensation.
- HRM has evolved from a focus on administration and rules to developing employee potential through training and motivation.
- The role of the HR manager is now more challenging and specialized, requiring management of strategic HRM processes like planning, development and industrial relations.
- The recruitment and selection process involves activities from job analysis and descriptions to attracting applicants, screening, interviewing and hiring. Compensation includes both monetary pay packages and non