Definitions of HRM

Definitions of HRM

Human Resources management is a process of effective and efficient utilization of human resources in order to achieve goals of an organization.

The policies and practices involved in carrying out the " people" or human resource aspects of a management position, including recruiting, training, rewarding and appraising.

“HRM is a distinctive approach to employment management which seeks to achieve competitive advantage through the strategic deployment of a highly committed and capable workforce, using an array of cultural, structural and personnel techniques.” Storey (1995: 5).

 

“HRM is a managerial perspective which argues the need to establish an integrated series of personnel policies to support organizational strategy.” Buchanan and Huczynski (2004: 679). 

 “HRM is a strategic approach to managing employment relations which emphasizes that leveraging people’s capabilities is critical to achieving competitive advantage, this being achieved through a distinctive set of integrated employment policies, programmes and practices.” Bratton and Gold (2007: 7).