2.3 Human Resource Management

Question 1

Define “Human Resource Management”

Answer 1

The effective management of the formal relationship between the employer and employees

• In small/medium businesses HRM is the responsibility of the business owner
• In larger businesses, the task is done by a Human Resource Manager

Question 2

Define “Human Resource Manager”

Answer 2

Someone who coordinates all the activities involved in acquiring, developing, maintaining and terminating employees from a business’s human resources