Question

Statement 1: Human Resource Management focuses exclusively on achieving organizational objectives without considering employee satisfaction.

Statement 2: Human Resource Development is solely concerned with compliance with legal requirements in the workplace.

Options

• Only 1 is correct.

• Only 2 is correct.

• Both statements are false.

• Both statements are true.

Answer 1

Both statements are false.

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is false because Human Resource Management (HRM) does not prioritise organisational objectives over employee pleasure, personal development, and worker welfare in order to keep the workforce motivated.
• Statement 2 is false because Human Resource Development (HRD) is a proactive, wide role that focuses on enhancing employee skills, knowledge, capabilities, and long-term career progression rather than simply complying with fundamental legal or statutory requirements.