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HR Practices in India
Evolution of the concept of HRM: Past, present and future Paramjit Sujlana
The Commodity concept- Labor was regarded as a commodity to be bought and sold The FoP concept- Labor is like any oher Fop. Workers are like machine tools. The Goodwill concept- welfare measures like safety, first aid, lunch room etc were being provided. The Paternalistic concept- meeting the requirements of employees like
Growth of HR in India
Early phase: HR practices have been
noticed from as early as 1800 B.C.
Changing Scenario
Period 1920-30 Emphasis Welfare Management, Paternalistic practices Status Clerical Roles Welfare administrator Policeman
1940-60
Expanding the role to Administrative Appraiser, Advisor, cover labor, welfare, IR Mediator, Legal and personnel Advisor, Fire administration Fighting Efficiency, effectiveness, Developmental Change agent, human values, dignity, Integrator, Trainer, aspirations Educator Incremental productivity, gains through human assets Proactive, growth oriented Developer, Counselor, Coach, Mentor, Problem Solver.
1970-80
1990 onwards
Administrative role Reactive Separate, isolated from company mission Production focus Individuals encouraged People as expenses
Strategic role Proactive Key part in organizational mission Service focus Cross-functional teams, teamwork encouraged People as key investments.
Future of HRM: Things that could influence the future of current HR practices
The current economic scenario. Globalization. Employee expectations. Technological changes. Life-style changes. Environmental changes. HR managers moving up the organizational structure.
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