Now that i begin this new section on Human Resources it reminds me of the days when i was researching on UK Universities offering HR courses. what was surprising was that some Unis offered an MA degree in HR while others an MSc degree in HR.
I was intrigued by the fact how some academicians thought managing & developing people was an art while others considered it a science…both sides rightly so according to me!
Thinking about the ‘art-y’ side of HRM ..the “art-y-sans” ( pun intended !!) 
 consider discretionary behaviour of employees as the major cause of enhanced performance – of course after basic staffing requirements have been met - thereby promoting the belief that organizations that can combine people & processes together by means of intangible assets like motivation, social interactions & a healthy culture will always be uniquely competent over their counterparts & competitiors. This positive experience automatically extends to enhanced commitment & job satisfaction if HR policies are mutually reinforcing ….and the organization gains all-round as all are “happy happy” 
Coming to the point of view of the “scientists” (pun intended again! which by now should be pretty obvious – they believe that there should be a ‘fit’ or integration between the business strategy & the HR strategy both being mutually supporting. What should be seen as a means of generating commitment in the employees is the importance placed on treating them as a source of competitive advantage, which is enhanced by means of learning & development opportunities and thereby generating commitment towards the organizations mission & values.
I personally think what is apt is a mix of the two approaches -art & science, incase of people – or sometimes either 1 as per the needs of a situation in an organization.
Well thats all for the 1st ‘Human Resource’ blog. you’ll be hearing a lot more from me on this topic & many more. Comments, suggestions,ideas and all possible thoughts are highly welcome.
Till then- have a gr8 day!
