Introdution to Human Resource Management

The scope of Human Resource Management (HRM) in construction industry was initially confined to project management wherein attention was paid to the requirement of manpower for the project. With the changes in business enviroilment and growing awareness not only among the employees but also among public and various social activists, the scope of human resource management in construction industry have increased manifold. Today, it encompasses all human resource functions in construction industry like any other industry. Construction being the second largest industry in the world after agriculture and being most labour intensive in nature, it offers tremendous scope for growth and development of human resource.This unit discusses the nped and importance of human resource management in construction industry.

Objectives

After studying this unit, you should be able to define and discuss the role and functions of Human Resource Management (HRM),appreciate need for HRM in construction industry, and describe the importance of HRM functions for managers in construction industry.