TEXTBOOK OF TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

(A)Operative Functions

Operative function may be discussed as under:

(i)Procurement:

It is concerned with the obtaining of the proper kind and number of personnel necessary to accomplish necessary organization goals. The function is related to subjects like the determination of manpower requirements and their recruitment, selection and placement.

The manpower requirements are calculated in terms and numbers of personnel needed and their quality. Selection and placement cover different activities designed to screen and hire personnel, such as, application forms, psychological tests, interviews and induction.

(ii)Development:

After the personnel have been obtained, it is necessary to develop them. Development implies the increase of skill, through training, that is necessary for proper job performance.

This aspect of personnel function has acquired great importance even in our country during the last quarter of a century or so due to greater use of technology in every department of a business enterprise. Development function will be influenced by numerous factors, like induction of new machines, promotions and transfers.

(iii)Compensation:

This function can be defined as the adequate and equitable remuneration of personnel for their contributions to organisation objectives. In developed countries, compensation cannot be described as a great motivating force as strong as it is in less developed countries.

Compensating remains one of the basic functions of personnel management. A proper wage system takes into consideration a number of factors and subjects like job evaluation, wage policies, wage systems and wage incentive schemes.

(iv)Integration:

It can be defined as an attempt to effect a reasonable reconciliation of individual and organisational interests. Integration must follow the above three functions of procurement, development and compensation. The function of integration relates to problems of communication, informal organisation and trade unions............

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