Human Resource Management
Module: 1
Introduction to HRM: Meaning, definition, scope, objectives and
functions of Human Resource Management
Prof. S P Bansal
Principal Investigator Vice Chancellor
Maharaja Agrasen University, Baddi
Prof YoginderVerma
Co-Principal Investigator Pro–Vice Chancellor
Central University of Himachal Pradesh. Kangra. H.P.
Prof. Dr. Rajeev Jain
Paper Coordinator Department of Commerce and Management Studies
University of Kota, Kota
Mrs. Garima Jain
Content Writer Department of Commerce and Management Studies
University of Kota, Kota
Items Description of Module
Subject Name Management
Paper Name Human Resource Management
Module Title Introduction to HRM: Meaning, definition, scope, objectives and functions of Human
Resource Management
Module Id Module No.1
Pre- Basic knowledge of what personnel management is
Requisites
Objectives To study the basic concepts of HRM
Keywords Human resource, Employee, Motivation, Planning, Industrial relations, Recruitment.
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Human Resource Management
Management Introduction to HRM: Meaning, Definition, Scope, Objectives &
Functions of Human Resource Management
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Module 1: Introduction to HRM: Meaning, definition, scope, objectives and functions of
Human Resource Management
1. Learning Outcome
2. Introduction
3. Meaning and definition of HRM
4. Scope of HRM
5. Objectives of HRM
6. Functions of HRM
7. Summary
1. Learning Outcome:
After completing this module the students will be able to:
Understand the meaning and definition of HRM.
What is the scope of HRM.
Describe the Objectives of HRM.
Understand the functions of HRM.
2. Introduction
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Why name human resource management?
Human: refer to the skilled workforce in the organisation.
Resource: refer to limited availability or scarce.
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Management Introduction to HRM: Meaning, Definition, Scope, Objectives &
Functions of Human Resource Management