Characteristics / Nature of HRM

Nature/ Characteristics of Human Resource Management:

1. Human Focus
2. Pervasive
3. Continuous
4. Dynamic
5. System.

Ø      Human Focus:

HRM is concerned with the effective management of people possessing energy and capabilities. It is individual oriented. It is specially focused on the human oriented approach. The detailed investigation of human resource in organization is made.

Ø      Pervasive:

HRM is a pervasive function of management. It is performed in all levels of management. The responsibility of human resource can not be delegated to others. HRM is practically implemented in the organization at various levels

Ø      Continuous:

HRM is a continuous function of management. In other words, it is not a one-time process. It will continue till the organization exists. It is continuously monitored at every step of organization existence.

Ø      Dynamic:

HRM is not a static concept but a dynamic function. It is also affected by internal environment like human resource policies, goals of the organization, structure etc. it is also affected by external environment like PESTEL factors.

Ø      System:

HRM is a system of input, processing and output. It utilizes the input, process it and also provide output. Therefore, human resource management is the combination of input, processing and output, which is considered as a system.