SESSION TEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1 • This is concerned with managing the human assets or resources of the business or organization. • The aim is to ensure that organizational jobs are filled with the right people all the time. Right people refers to people who can give the best performance. • A highly qualified and experienced person may not perform well if the person lacks motivation. Human resource management therefore involves the following functions: 2 • • • • • • • • • • • Human resource planning and analysis Job analysis and description Job prescription Recruitment and selection Training and development Compensation and benefits Staff welfare Discipline Promotions and demotions Transfers Retirement and firing 3