Question

Is Human Resource Management and Personnel Management the same thing?

Answer 1

1. Personnel Management views labour as a tool, the behaviour of which could be manipulated for the benefit of the organisation and replaced when it has worn out. where as HRM views people as an important source or asset to be used for: the benefit of the organisation, employees and society
2. Personnel management includes manpower planning, recruitment, job-analysis, job-evaluation, payroll administration, performance appraisal, training administration and related tasks. Where as HR management includes all these activities plus organisational development activities such as leadership, motivation, developing organisational culture and communication of shared values.
3. Personnel management is considered to be reactive, Human Resources Management is stated to be proactive.
4. Personnel management is independent from an organisation, the Human Resources Management is, an integral part of a company or an organisation.
5. Personnel management focuses on administrating people. On the contrary, the prime focus of Human Resources Development is to build a dynamic culture.