Directorate of distance education master of business administration

SELF-Assessment Questions (SAQs)
1. 
Define HRM?
2. 
Explain the significance of HRM? 
3. 
Explain the concept of HRM?
4. 
Explain the development of HRM?
5. 
What is meant by systems approach of HRM?
6. 
What is contingency approach?
7. 
What is HRM environment? 
8. 
What is people management? 
Summary 
In this lesson you would have understood various aspects of and 
importance of HRM. The importance of HRM, that too in India was felt 
only in the last few decades.  The significance of HRM is wide and varied.  
It has significance in the organization, society, besides the profession 
itself.  The concept of HRM is managing men and developing them. 
The present stage of HRM is preceded by Trade Union movement, 
social responsibility, scientific management era, human relations 
awareness, behavioural science era, systems approach and contingency 
approach. 
HRM helps in the change management, creation of core 
competence, instilling commitment and in motivation.  HRM is 
shrouded in the midst of internal and external environment.  There is a 
conspicuous change in people management in India. 
Answer Key 
1.  Definitions of Flippo, NIPM, and Decenzo and Robbins may be 
looked into. 
2.  a) organizational significance b) social significance, c) professional 
significance. 

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3.  Concept – men can do – they can be trained to do – necessary 
training, atmosphere and liberties may be created.
4.  Developments – Scientific Management of F.W.Taylor – Human 
Relations accent – Evolution of Behavioural Science – systems & 
Contingency approach. 
5.  System approach – set of inter-dependent parts – sub – systems – 
Technical, Social, and power. 
6.  The same approach need not be copied – each situation should be 
handled according to the need and magnitude of the problem. 
7.  HRM environment – both internal & external. 
8.  People Management – Need for and method. 
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