6.1.1 Definition and objectives of HRM

• What is the primary goal of Human Resource Management (HRM)?

  Maximize workforce productivity
• One of the objectives of HRM is talent acquisition and retention
• Training and development are objectives of HRM aimed at improving employee skills and knowledge.
• Order the following objectives of HRM based on their primary focus:

  1️⃣ Talent acquisition and retention

  2️⃣ Training and development

  3️⃣ Performance management

  4️⃣ Employee relations

  5️⃣ Legal compliance

  6️⃣ Cost management
• Match the HRM objective with its description:

  Employee relations ↔️ Foster positive relationships

  Legal compliance ↔️ Adhere to labor laws

  Cost management ↔️ Optimize HR-related expenses
• What is the purpose of cost management in HRM?

  Optimize HR-related expenses
• Aligning the workforce with organizational goals is a primary objective of HRM.
• Training and development enhance employee skills and knowledge
• Why is performance management an objective of HRM?

  Evaluate and improve performance
• Employee relations in HRM focus on fostering positive relationships between employees and management.
• One of the objectives of HRM is talent acquisition and retention