SIGNIFICANCE OF HR FUNCTIONS FOR A LEADER: A CASE STUDY APPROACH

This research paper titled, “Significance of HR functions for a leader: A case study approach”, based on study carried out by the researcher in selective organisations. In an organization, there is a separate department which takes care of needs related to human resource functions of an organization. If we look at the departments other than HR, leaders are expert in their domain, but there is a necessity to have knowledge of other domains such as human resource, finance, marketing, information technology and basic management functions as well for functioning effectively in the department, for the mutual benefit of the organization and employees. With reference to the domain of ‘Human Resource Management’ one should know at least basics of HR management functions for managing employees effectively. Researcher has got 23 years of experience in academics and industry and based on his own experience and observations, he has written this research paper. Researcher has narrated incidences of different organizations where ill-treatment by leader is the main cause for development of unhealthy environment in the organization and subsequently best and qualified employees leaving jobs. At the end, based on these examples, we may conclude that there is a significance of HR functions for a leader in managing human resource in an effective manner. In fact, autocratic style of leadership may not be best at all times in any organization. Key Words:- Autocratic Leader, Human Resource Management, ill-treatment, Workforce, Domain, Culture