A Presentation on�Systems Approach�to�HRM

Prepared by:

Umesh

April 15, 2015

Outline

• Meaning of HRM
• Meaning of System
• An Instance of System
• System Approach and its Contributions
• Conclusion

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Human Resources Management

• Design of formal systems
• To ensure the effective use of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) of employees to accomplish organizational goals
• HRs: The greatest expenses and the greatest assets
• Concerned with:
• Recruitment and Selection
• Training and Development
• Compensation and Benefits
• Retention, Evaluation and Promotions
• Labor-management relations

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System

• Group of interrelated and interdependent components (functions, people, activities, events, etc.)
• Interact and influence each other to achieve predefined goals

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System

“… an organized, unitary whole composed of two or more interdependent parts, components, or sub systems and delineated by identifiable boundaries from its environmental suprasystem.”

- Kast & Rosenzwig

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System

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Fig. Systems Approach to HRM (Heinz Weihrich)

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System Approach

• Classical Approach + Human Relations Approach
• Classical Approach: Organization without People
• Human Relations Approach: People without Organization
• Organization as an Open System
• Continual interaction with the external environment
• Feedback Loop
• Study of relationship between Technical and Social Variables

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Contributions of System Approach

• Integrative and Holistic view of organization
• Two influential concepts: Synergy & Entropy
• Recognizes interrelation and interaction among the subsystems
• Recognizes the environmental influence
• Useful for big and complex organizations
• Feedback facilitates changes in system

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Conclusion

• Holistic Approach to HRM
• Interrelationship between structure and behavior
• Socio-technical system
• Coordination and cooperation among all aspects of organization

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