UNIT – I Lesson 1 HRM – AN OVERVIEW Lesson Outline Nature of ...

Pure product Type Organization
Here the organization is developed with production managers as the line managers
who are specialists of a particular type of product or process. See Fig. 2.1(b)
Matrix Type Organization
This is an attempt to combine advantages of both functional and product type
organization structure discussed above. Here the structure is based on more than one basis
of grouping. Equal emphasis is given for both types of structure and both types of
managers viz., line and staff. This is called matrix structure.
The establishment of the organization will vary according to the size of the unit, its
geographical distribution, nature of products etc., Hence there is no one best method for
universal application.
Function oriented structure for HR Department
A function oriented structure of HR department is given in Fig. 2.1(c).
People oriented structure
HR information system
Recruitment
Manager
Employee
Maintenance
Manager
Development
Manager
HR director
Fig. 2.1(c)
Compensation
Manager
In people-oriented structure, the basis of departmentation is the various categories
of people employed in the organization. A people oriented structure for HRM is given in
Fig. 2.1(d)
Organization structure for HRM – Fig. 2.1(d)
Industrial
Relation
Manager
Employee
Service and
benefits Manager