What is the scope of human resources management?

The scope of HRM is a very wide concept which includes:
Welfare and helping aspect: It deals with working conditions and amenities such as canteen, creches, rest and lunch rooms, housing, transport, medical assistance, education, health and safety,

Personal aspects: This is concerned with man power planning, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, promotion, training and development, lay off and retrenchment, remuneration, incentives, productivity. This gives a overall idea about the growth and development.

HRM has a very broad and expansive scope. It encompasses all actions ranging from personnel planning to employee departure. As a result, HRM encompasses the acquisition, development, maintenance/retention, and control of human resources within a company.

HRM is a broad notion that encompasses the following:

  • Aspects of welfare and assistance: Working conditions and amenities such as canteens, creches, rest and lunchrooms, housing, transportation, medical support, education, health, and safety are all addressed.

  • Personal aspects: Human resource planning, recruitment, selection, placement, transfer, promotion, training and development, layoffs and retrenchments, salary, incentives, and productivity are all covered here. This provides a broad overview of growth and development.

  • Industrial Relations Aspects: This covers union-management relations, joint consultation, collective bargaining, grievance and disciplinary actions, settlement of disputes, etc.