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Introduction To Human Resource Management ↓ Every business unit needs human resource (manpower) for the conduct of different business activities. In fact, no organisation can exist or operate efficiently without the support of human resource. Such human resource includes top level managers, executives, supervisors and other subordinate / lower level staff / employees. A business organisation has to estimate its future manpower needs and adjust its manpower planning and development programmes accordingly. This is called ' staffing ' function of management. Human resource management is also described as personnel management or manpower management. According to Edwin Flippo , "Personnel Management is the planning, organising, directing and controlling of the procurement, development, compensation, integration and maintenance of people for the purpose of contributing to organizational, individual and social goals". Various areas such as recruitment and selection, wage ...

1. Meaning ↓ Maslow's theory is based on the concept of human needs and their satisfaction. Hertzberg's theory is based on the use of motivators which include achievement, recognition and opportunity for growth. 2. Basis of Theory ↓ Maslow's theory is based on the hierarchy of human needs. He identified five sets of human needs (on priority basis) and their satisfaction in motivating employees. Hertzberg refers to hygiene factors and motivating factors in his theory. Hygiene factors are dissatisfiers while motivating factors motivate subordinates. Hierarchical arrangement of needs is not given. 3. Nature of Theory ↓ Maslow's theory is rather simple and descriptive. The theory is based long experience about human needs. Hertzberg's theory is more prescriptive. It suggests the motivating factors which can be used effectively. This theory is based on actual information collected by Hertzberg by interviewing 200 engineers and accountants. 4. Applicability of ...

What is Management? Definitions According to Harold Koontz , "Management is the art of getting things done through and with people in formally organised groups." Harold Koontz gave this definition of management in his book " The Management Theory Jungle ". According to Henri Fayol , "To manage is to forecast and to plan, to organise, to command, to co-ordinate and to control." Henri Fayol gave this definition of management in his book " Industrial and General Administration ". Image Credits © Michael Heiss . According to Peter Drucker , "Management is a multi-purpose organ that manages business and manages managers and manages workers and work." This definition of management was given by Peter Drucker in his book " The Principles of Management ". According to Mary Parker Follet , "Management is the art of getting things done through people." Meaning of Management According to Theo Heimann , management has three ...