MODELS OF HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT (HRM)

UNIT 10 SHRM, SESSION 2
P R E PA R E D B Y: M S S H A B N A M

Unit 10 SHRM, Prepared By: Ms. SHABNAM

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session students will be able to:
 Understand the HRM system
 Explore various models of HRM
 To gain an understanding in relation to the application of the various HRM

models within organisations

Unit 10 SHRM, Prepared By: Ms. SHABNAM

HRM SYSTEM
HRM system operates through HR systems that bring together in a coherent way:
 HR philosophies describing the overarching values and guiding principles adopted in

managing people
 HR strategies defining the direction in which HRM intends to go
 HR policies which are the guidelines defining how these values, principles and the

strategies should be applied and implemented in specific areas
 HR processes consisting of the formal procedures and methods used to put HR strategic

plans and policies into effect
 HR practices comprising the informal approaches used in managing people
 HR programmes which enable HR strategies, policies and practices to be implemented

according to the plan

Unit 10 SHRM, Prepared By: Ms. SHABNAM

VARIOUS MODELS OF HRM
 The Harvard Framework
 Guest’s Model of HRM
 Best Practice Model
 Storey’s Hard and Soft HRM
 Patterson’s Model of HRM
 Best Fit/Contingency Model

Unit 10 SHRM, Prepared By: Ms SHABNAM

Theoretical Perspectives on HRM

The HRM models:
 Provide an analytical framework for studying HRM
 Legitimate certain HRM practices
 Establish variables and relationships to be researched
 Explain the nature and significance of key HR practices.

Unit 10 SHRM, Prepared By: Ms. SHABNAM

MODELS OF HRM
The Harvard Framework
The Harvard school suggested that HRM had two characteristic features
 Line managers accept more responsibility for ensuring the alignment of competitive strategy and