Human Resources Roles and Responsibilities

Human Resources Roles and Responsibilities
The role and responsibilities of human resources (HR) is an essential element of an organization's success. Why - because it manages and influences the organization's most valuable asset, which are the people that work there. "Human Resources Management (HRM) consists of an organizations "people practices"--the policies, practices and systems that influence employees' behavior, attitudes, and performance" (Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 2004). These human resources, if well managed, have the potential to be a source of sustainable, competitive, advantage, contributing to basic objectives such as quality, profits, and customer satisfaction. Following, is an explanation of the roles and responsibilities of the human resources function at ABC Company. Also included is an organization chart, which shows where human resources fits in the organization.
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