Management and Organizational Studies 1021A/B Chapter 1: Management and Organizational Studies 1021A/B MOS human resource chapter 1

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 1021A/B
• Professor: James O' Brian

Document Summary

Chapter 1 the challenges of hrm: define human resources management (hrm) Human resources management (hrm) is an integrated set of processes, programs, and systems in an organization that focuses on the effective deployment and development of its employees. The line manager or supervisor is the key link between the employee and the organizations. The manager must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of contemporary hrm and how these practise influence the output of any organization. Studying hrm will help you understand your roles and responsibilities in helping to manage your company s people-its human resources: explain the relationship between the line manager and the hr practitioner. Managing people depends on effective supervisors and line managers. It is also important to understand that the supervisor or manager has line authority -being directly responsible for the product or service. Hr professionals are typically staff -people who help and support the line manager.