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Understanding the Activities of Human Resource
Management
Dr. Radhika Kapur
Abstract
The main objective of this research paper is to acquire an efficient understanding of
the activities of human resource management. The human resources are regarded as
fundamental in doing well in one’s job duties, achieving organizational goals and leading to
up-gradation of overall structure of the organizations. Furthermore, all members need to
ensure, they are well-informed in terms of their job duties and methodologies to carry these
out in a well-organized and satisfactory manner. In addition, they are required to utilize their
educational qualifications, skills and abilities in an appropriate manner. Furthermore, one
needs to ensure, they are reinforcing a constructive approach. The individuals in leadership
positions are vested with the authority and responsibility of carrying out all types of tasks,
which would be facilitating in promoting enhancement of activities of human resource
management. In all types of tasks and functions, positivity needs to be reinforced. As a
consequence, one will be able to carry out job duties in a well-organized manner and generate
desired outcomes. Therefore, one needs to acquire an efficient understanding of activities of
human resource management in an adequate manner. Furthermore, these need to be put into
operation in a moral and ethical manner. The main concepts that are taken into account in this
research paper are, understanding the importance of activities of human resource
management, activities of human resource management and measures to be implemented in
carrying out activities of human resource management in a well-organized manner.
Keywords: Activities, Goals, Human Resource Management, Information, Job
Duties, Methodologies, Organizations, Up-gradation
Introduction
The organizations are of different types, i.e. educational institutions of all levels,
training centres, financial institutions, production and manufacturing organizations, service
organizations, agencies, non-government organizations and so forth. In all types of
organizations, human resources are regarded as the key. They are required to make use of
their educational qualifications, competencies and abilities in an efficient manner.
Furthermore, they need to augment their information in terms of different types of job duties
and responsibilities that they are required to carry out (Adhiambo, 2011). These are
manageable, as well as complicated; these are put into operation in more amount of time or
can be less time-consuming and these are implemented on one’s own or through working in
collaboration and integration with other members. One of the important aspects that needs to
be taken into account is, these need to be facilitating in promoting well-being of members.
Furthermore, these need to lead to up-gradation of overall structure of the organizations.
Therefore, activities of human resource management are essential in achieving professional
goals and leading to up-gradation of overall structure of the organizations.
In order to carry out all types of tasks and activities in a satisfactory manner, one
needs to be well-informed in terms of different types of methodologies and procedures. These
are referred to the ways of doing well in one’s job duties and responsibilities, achieving
desired goals and objectives and leading to up-gradation of overall structure of the
organizations. As a consequence of possessing adequate information in terms of these, one
will be able to meet the expectations of individuals in leadership positions (Gupta, 2013).
Furthermore, one will be able to lead to up-gradation of motivation and concentration levels
towards carrying out various job duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner. As a
consequence, mind-sets of the individuals will be stimulated and they will put in efforts to
their best abilities in generating desired outcomes. Furthermore, one will be able to augment
information in terms of different types of pioneering methods and materials. Therefore, being
well-equipped in terms of methodologies and procedures will be facilitating in generating
desired outcomes.
Understanding the Importance of Activities of Human Resource
Management
The individuals, belonging to all occupations and communities need to be well-
informed in terms of traits of morality and ethics. These are the traits, which are facilitating in
differentiating between appropriate and inappropriate factors. Furthermore, one will be able
to reinforce the traits of efficiency, honesty, truthfulness and righteousness. In addition, one
will form positive viewpoints in terms of various factors and individuals with whom one is
working and dealing with. The individuals, belonging to all job positions in the hierarchy of
the organizations are required to be well-informed in terms of different types of ways of
reinforcing these traits.
In other words, throughout one’s jobs, one needs to acknowledge the meaning and
significance of these traits. All types of ways are required to be put into operation in an
adequate manner. One of the important aspects that need to be taken into account is,
acknowledging and implementing these traits will be facilitating in acquiring appreciation
and reverence. The job duties will be carried out in accordance to the expectations of
individuals in leadership positions. As a consequence, up-gradation will take place of overall
structure of the organizations. Therefore, individuals are able to acquire an understanding of
the importance of activities of human resource management, when traits of morality and
ethics are strengthened.
All the members of the organizations, irrespective of their job positions in the
hierarchy need to acknowledge the traits of diligence, resourcefulness and conscientiousness.
These are the traits, which are facilitating in carrying out all types of tasks and activities in a
well-organized and satisfactory manner. One of the important benefits of these traits is, these
are facilitating in coping with different types of dilemmas and challenging situations in a
satisfactory manner. As a consequence of acknowledging the meaning and significance of
these traits, one will be able to lead to up-gradation of motivation and concentration levels
towards putting into operation different tasks and activities. One of the important aspects that
needs to be taken into account is, one will be able to overcome the feelings of
apprehensiveness and vulnerability.
In this manner, one will be able to put emphasis on leading to up-gradation of
confidence levels. Furthermore, these are prevented from giving rise to impediments within
the course of putting into operation different types of tasks and activities. As a consequence,
one will contribute efficiently in achieving professional goals and leading to up-gradation of
overall structure of the organizations. Therefore, one is able to acquire an efficient
understanding of the importance of activities of human resource management, when traits of
diligence, resourcefulness and conscientiousness are reinforced.
The individuals need to ensure, they are honing their problem-solving skills. The
individuals, belonging to all job positions in the hierarchy of the organizations get
overwhelmed by different types of problems and challenging situations. The different factors
in terms of which these are experienced are, job duties, responsibilities, methodologies,
procedures, techniques, work pressure, scarcity of financial, human, technical, material and
information resources, lack of infrastructure, amenities and facilities and so forth. The
different types of problems and challenging situations are experienced in a major or minor
form. These needs to be coped with in an effective manner or these may give rise to
impediments within the course of putting into operation different types of tasks and activities.
The individuals, belonging to all job positions are required to ensure, they are well-
informed in terms of their job duties and ways of carrying these out in a well-organized and
satisfactory manner. The members have one of the primary goals of carrying out their tasks
and activities in accordance to expectations of leaders, hence, they need to ensure, they
prevent all types of problems and challenging situations from assuming a major form.
Therefore, an understanding of the importance of activities of human resource management is
acquired, when all members are implementing problem-solving skills in a satisfactory
manner.
Activities of Human Resource Management
The human resources are the assets. They are required to make use of their
educational qualifications, skills and abilities in carrying out all types of tasks and activities.
For example in manufacturing and production organizations, within the course of
implementation of production processes, human resources are the ones, who are making use
of machines and equipment. On the other hand, in increasing productivity and profitability,
one will have to put into operation certain kinds of strategies. Hence, it is understood on a
comprehensive basis that human resources are making use of their educational qualifications,
skills and abilities in an effective manner (Adler, & Ghiselli, 2015). In addition, they need to
be aware of importance of traits of meticulousness and precision.
As a consequence, they will render an important contribution in promoting well-being
and goodwill of members and overall structure of the organizations. In order to achieve all
types of professional goals and lead to progression, individuals will have to carry out all types
of activities in a satisfactory manner. Therefore, when conducting research on human
resource management, it is necessary to be well-informed in terms of different types of
activities. These are, utilizing technologies, implementing field-work, conducting meetings,
implementing production processes and working on projects and reports. These are stated as
follows:
Utilizing Technologies
In the present existence, with advancements taking place, individuals, belonging to all
job positions are making use of different types of technologies within the course of putting
into operation different types of tasks and activities. The different types of technologies are,
computers, lap-tops, I pads, scanners, printers, photo-copiers, audio-visual aids, projectors
and so forth. The individuals are required to understand the concepts in an effective manner.
Furthermore, they are required to get engaged in regular practice. This is regarded as the one
of the essential aspects, which is approving in honing confidence levels among individuals.
Furthermore, they are able to meet the expectations of individuals in leadership positions.
One of the major benefits is, tasks and activities are put into operation in a less time-
consuming and efficient manner. Therefore, utilizing technologies is regarded as one of the
indispensable activities of human resource management.
Implementing Field-Work
The individuals are required to carry out field-work within the course of putting into
operation different types of tasks and activities. The field-work is carried out within as well
as outside the regions. The individuals are required to put into operation different types of
projects and assignments for which they are required to carry out field-work. This is
implemented within as well as outside the employment settings. Hence, individuals need to
ensure, they are putting into operation the techniques, which would be facilitating in carrying
out field-work in an effective manner. In field-work, data is collected from the participants in
a qualitative or quantitative form. In some cases, mixed methods approach is adopted, which
includes both qualitative and quantitative data. The qualitative data is collected through
taking interviews, whereas, quantitative data is collected through getting the survey
questionnaires filled out from the participants. As a consequence, field-work is carried out in
a satisfactory manner. Therefore, it can be stated, implementing field-work is one of the
significant activities of human resource management.
Conducting Meetings
The individuals need to conduct meetings in terms of different factors. The meetings
are of short period of time, i.e. one hour or they can long for even long-term period of time,
i.e. more than five hours. The individuals are required to be well-informed in terms of
different types of factors, which are facilitating in making their meetings successful. In all
types of meetings, the different factors in terms of which one needs to be aware are,
implementing effective communication processes; treating others with respect and courtesy;
making provision of factual information; depicting the traits of helpfulness and co-operation;
possessing an approachable nature and an amiable attitude and not possessing any types of
negative feelings in terms of anybody (Fischer, & Poza, 2007). As a consequence of
acknowledging and implementing these traits, one will be able to conduct meetings in a well-
organized and satisfactory manner. In this manner, one will render an important contribution
in generating desired outcomes. Therefore, conducting meetings is a noteworthy activity of
human resource management.
Implementing Production Processes
Within different types of production and manufacturing organizations, the individuals
are required to put into operation the production processes. They are engaged in the
production of different types of goods. For this purpose, one needs to augment information in
terms of different areas. In other words, the producers and manufacturers need to be well-
informed in terms of strategies of production. Furthermore, they are required to ensure, they
carry out all types of tasks and activities in a well-organized manner. In addition, one needs
to be well-equipped in terms of traits of morality, ethics, diligence and conscientiousness.
These are the traits, which are facilitating in carrying out all types of tasks and activities in a
well-organized and regimented manner. Furthermore, one needs to ensure, production
processes are focused on leading to an increase in productivity and profitability. In this
manner, one is able to lead to up-gradation of overall structure of the organizations.
Therefore, implementing production processes is a notable activity of human resource
management.
Working on Projects and Reports
Within all types of organizations, one needs to pay attention on implementation of
different types of projects and reports. In order to carry these out in a well-organized manner,
one needs to augment information in terms of different areas. In other words, the producers
and manufacturers need to be well-informed in terms of strategies of production.
Furthermore, they are required to ensure, they carry out all types of job duties and
responsibilities in a disciplined manner. In addition, one needs to be well-equipped in terms
of traits of morality, ethics, diligence and conscientiousness. These are the traits, which are
facilitating in carrying out all types of tasks and activities in a well-organized and regimented
manner. There are some job duties, which are put into operation on one’s own, whereas, there
are others, which are carried out through working in collaboration with other individuals.
Hence, it is of utmost significance to form cordial and amiable terms and relationships with
other individuals. Therefore, working on projects and reports is a prominent activity of
human resource management.
Measures to be implemented in carrying out Activities of Human
Resource Management in a Well-organized Manner
In all types of organizations, in order to carry out all types of activities in an
efficacious manner, all the members are required to augment information in terms of
measures. The different types of measures are required to be put into operation in a well-
organized and satisfactory manner. The individuals, belonging to all job positions are
required to ensure, they are well-informed in terms of their job duties and ways of carrying
these out in a well-organized and satisfactory manner. The members have one of the primary
goals of carrying out their tasks and activities in accordance to expectations of leaders, hence,
they need to ensure, they are aware of all types of activities of human resource management.
Furthermore, one of the important aspects that needs to be taken into account is, all types of
measures are required to be put into operation in a satisfactory manner. Therefore, measures
to be implemented in carrying out activities of human resource management in a well-
organized manner are stated as follows:
Making Wise and Productive Decisions
The individuals, belonging to all job positions are required to make wise and
productive decisions in terms of different areas. The different areas in terms of which
decisions need to be made are, job duties, responsibilities, methodologies, procedures,
techniques, resources, infrastructure, amenities, facilities, training and development
programs, recruitment and selection methods and so forth. In the implementation of decision-
making processes, analysis needs to be conducted in terms of different types of methods and
procedures. After the analysis is conducted, selection is made of the most suitable and
worthwhile alternative or option. The individuals are required to be well-equipped in terms of
meaning and significance of decision-making skills. These are the skills that are facilitating in
making wise and productive decisions.
As a consequence, one will be able to do well in one’s job duties, achieve desired
goals and objectives and lead to up-gradation of overall structure of the organizations. Within
all types of organizations, individuals in leadership positions have the right to make
decisions. Furthermore, they need to ensure, these are facilitating to members as well as the
overall structure of the organizations. Therefore, making wise and productive decisions is
regarded as one of the indispensable measures to be implemented in carrying out activities of
human resource management in a well-organized manner.
Being well-informed in terms of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The human resources are regarded as fundamental in all types of organizations. They
are required to make use of their educational qualifications, competencies and abilities in an
efficient manner. Furthermore, they need to augment their information in terms of different
types of job duties and responsibilities that they are required to carry out. These are
manageable, as well as complicated; these are put into operation in more amount of time or
can be less time-consuming and these are implemented on one’s own or through working in
collaboration and integration with other members.
In order to do well in these, one needs to be well-informed in terms of different types
of practices and techniques. In addition, one needs to form positive viewpoints in terms of
various factors and reinforce a constructive approach. One of the important aspects that needs
to be taken into account is, these need to be facilitating in promoting well-being of members
within and outside the organizations. Furthermore, these need to lead to up-gradation of
overall structure of the organizations. Therefore, being well-informed in terms of job duties
and responsibilities is one of the significant measures to be implemented in carrying out
activities of human resource management in a well-organized manner.
Being well-equipped in terms of Methodologies and Procedures
In order to carry out all types of tasks and activities in a satisfactory manner, one
needs to be well-informed in terms of different types of methodologies and procedures. These
are referred to the ways of doing well in one’s job duties and responsibilities, achieving
desired goals and objectives and leading to up-gradation of overall structure of the
organizations. As a consequence of possessing adequate information in terms of these, one
will be able to meet the expectations of individuals in leadership positions. Furthermore, one
will be able to lead to up-gradation of motivation and concentration levels towards carrying
out various types of job duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner.
As a consequence, mind-sets of the individuals will be stimulated and they will put in
efforts to their best abilities in generating desired outcomes. Furthermore, one will be able to
augment information in terms of different types of pioneering methods and materials. Hence,
being well-equipped in terms of various types of methodologies and procedures will be
facilitating in generating desired outcomes. Therefore, being well-equipped in terms of
methodologies and procedures is an expedient measure to be implemented in carrying out
activities of human resource management in a well-organized manner.
Inculcating the Traits of Morality and Ethics
The individuals, belonging to all occupations and communities need to be well-
informed in terms of traits of morality and ethics. These are the traits, which are facilitating in
differentiating between appropriate and inappropriate factors. Furthermore, one will be able
to reinforce the traits of effectiveness, goodness, reliability and uprightness. In addition, one
will form positive viewpoints in terms of various factors and individuals with whom one is
working and dealing with. The individuals, belonging to all job positions in the hierarchy of
the organizations are required to be well-informed in terms of different types of ways of
putting into practice these traits.
In other words, throughout one’s jobs, one needs to acknowledge the meaning and
significance of these traits. All types of ways are required to be put into operation in an
adequate manner. One of the important aspects that need to be taken into account is,
acknowledging and implementing these traits will be facilitating in acquiring appreciation
and reverence. The job duties will be carried out in accordance to the expectations of
individuals in leadership positions. As a consequence, up-gradation will take place of overall
structure of the organizations. Therefore, inculcating the traits of morality and ethics is an
eminent measure to be implemented in carrying out activities of human resource management
in a well-organized manner.
Implementing the Traits of Diligence, Resourcefulness and Conscientiousness
All the members of the organizations, irrespective of their job positions in the
hierarchy need to acknowledge the traits of diligence, resourcefulness and conscientiousness.
These are the traits, which are facilitating in carrying out all types of tasks and activities in a
well-organized and satisfactory manner. One of the important benefits of these traits is, these
are facilitating in coping with different types of dilemmas and challenging situations in an
appropriate manner. As a consequence of acknowledging the meaning and significance of
these traits, one will be able to lead to up-gradation of motivation and concentration levels
towards putting into operation different tasks and activities. One of the important aspects that
needs to be taken into account is, one will be able to overcome the feelings of
apprehensiveness and vulnerability.
In this manner, one will be able to put emphasis on leading to up-gradation of
confidence levels. Furthermore, these are prevented from giving rise to impediments within
the course of putting into operation different types of job duties and responsibilities. As a
consequence, one will contribute efficiently in achieving professional goals and leading to
up-gradation of overall structure of the organizations. Therefore, implementing the traits of
diligence, resourcefulness and conscientiousness is a renowned measure to be implemented in
carrying out activities of human resource management in a well-organized manner.
Honing Problem-solving Skills
The individuals need to ensure, they are honing their problem-solving skills. The
individuals, belonging to all job positions in the hierarchy of the organizations get
overwhelmed by different types of problems and challenging situations. The different factors
in terms of which these are experienced are, job duties, responsibilities, methodologies,
procedures, techniques, work pressure, unawareness in terms of different factors, scarcity of
financial, human, technical, material and information resources, lack of infrastructure,
amenities and facilities and so forth. The different types of problems and challenging
situations are experienced in a major or minor form. These needs to be coped with in an
effective manner or these may give rise to impediments within the course of putting into
operation different types of job duties and responsibilities.
The individuals, belonging to all job positions are required to ensure, they are well-
informed in terms of their job duties and ways of carrying these out in a well-organized and
satisfactory manner. The members have one of the primary goals of carrying out their tasks
and activities in accordance to expectations of leaders, hence, they need to ensure, they
prevent all types of problems and challenging situations from assuming a major form. As a
consequence, tasks and activities will be carried out in a satisfactory manner. Therefore,
honing problem-solving skills is a notable measure to be implemented in carrying out
activities of human resource management in a well-organized manner.
Augmenting Analytical and Critical-Thinking Skills
The individuals, belonging to all job positions in the hierarchy need to be well-
equipped in terms of analytical and critical-thinking skills. The analytical skills are the skills,
which are facilitating in conducting analysis in terms of different types of methods and
procedures. After the analysis is conducted, selection is made of the most suitable and
worthwhile alternative or option. On the other hand, critical-thinking skills are facilitating in
putting into operation rational, logical and methodological thinking. These skills are
facilitating in making wise and productive decisions in terms of various areas. Furthermore,
all other types of tasks and activities are put into operation in a well-organized and
satisfactory manner.
All the members of the organizations, irrespective of their job positions are required
to put emphasis on leading to up-gradation of these skills. Furthermore, individuals are
putting emphasis on reinforcing these skills on regular basis. As a consequence, one will be
able to carry out their tasks and activities in a well-organized manner. In addition, one will be
able to lead to their progression as well as progression of overall structure of the
organizations. Therefore, augmenting analytical and critical-thinking skills is a noteworthy
measure to be implemented in carrying out activities of human resource management in a
well-organized manner.
Taking out Time for all Job Duties
All the members need to be well-equipped in terms of time-management skills. These
are the skills that are facilitating in taking out sufficient amount of time for all tasks and
activities. In the case of honing these skills, priorities are assigned to job duties. The job
duties, which are more important are carried out first, whereas, the ones, which are less
important are implemented after the completion of more important ones. Procrastination is
avoided. One of the major benefits of these skills is, individuals are able to take out sufficient
amount of time for all tasks and activities. In this manner, they are able to create a balance
between personal and professional lives.
The individuals, throughout their jobs need to put emphasis on leading to up-
gradation of these skills (Gusdorf, 2008). As a consequence, they will be able to complete all
types of tasks and activities within the required time-frame. The individuals are required to
make sure, they are not being lethargic and are able to focus on all types of tasks and
activities. Therefore, taking out time for all job duties is a favourable measure to be
implemented in carrying out activities of human resource management in a well-organized
manner.
Developing Mutual Understanding with others
The individuals are carrying out some job duties on an individual basis, whereas,
there are others, which are implemented through working in co-ordination with others,
including superiors, subordinates and colleagues. Hence, it is of utmost significance to
develop mutual understanding with others. The individuals are required to be well-informed
in terms of different types of job duties and methodologies to be put into operation in a well-
organized manner. The individuals are required to be well-informed in terms of different
types of techniques, which are facilitating in developing mutual understanding with others.
Within the course of putting into operation different types of tasks and activities, one
needs to exchange different types of ideas and viewpoints. Hence, they need to ensure, they
put into operation communication processes in an effective manner. Furthermore, one will be
able to augment information in terms of different types of subjects and concepts. One of the
major benefits of development of mutual understanding is, individuals will be able to incur
the feeling of job satisfaction and retain their jobs. Furthermore, one will be able to meet the
expectations of individuals in leadership positions. Therefore, developing mutual
understanding with others is an advantageous measure to be implemented in carrying out
activities of human resource management in a well-organized manner.
Reinforcing a Constructive Approach
All the members of the organizations, irrespective of their job positions in the
hierarchy need to acknowledge the meaning and significance of constructive approach. This
is the approach which is facilitating in carrying out all types of tasks and activities in a well-
organized and satisfactory manner. The individuals in leadership positions impart information
among their subordinates that they need to put emphasis on reinforcing the constructive
approach throughout the implementation of their job duties and responsibilities. As a
consequence, one will contribute efficiently in leading to up-gradation of confidence levels.
One of the important benefits of these traits is, these are facilitating in coping with
different types of dilemmas and challenging situations in a satisfactory manner. As a
consequence of acknowledging the meaning and significance of this approach, one will be
able to lead to up-gradation of motivation and concentration levels towards putting into
operation different types of job duties and responsibilities. One of the important aspects that
needs to be taken into account is, one will be able to overcome the feelings of
apprehensiveness and vulnerability. Therefore, reinforcing a constructive approach is a useful
measure to be implemented in carrying out activities of human resource management in a
well-organized manner.
Conclusion
The human resources need to utilize their educational qualifications, competencies
and abilities in an effective manner. Activities of human resource management are, utilizing
technologies, implementing field-work, conducting meetings, implementing production
processes and working on projects and reports. Measures to be implemented in carrying out
activities of human resource management in a well-organized manner are, making wise and
productive decisions, being well-informed in terms of job duties and responsibilities, being
well-equipped in terms of methodologies and procedures, inculcating the traits of morality
and ethics, implementing the traits of diligence, resourcefulness and conscientiousness,
honing problem-solving skills, augmenting analytical and critical-thinking skills, taking out
time for all job duties, developing mutual understanding with others and reinforcing a
constructive approach. Finally, it can be stated, activities of human resource management
need to be implemented in a satisfactory manner.
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