Brief History of Human Resources Management

 

Leadership and management are not brand-new concepts. Each of them changed as ancient civilizations advanced. It was customary for ancient emperors to rule over communes, villages, and early towns. The king was responsible for protecting the populace and collecting taxes. Without competent management, strong leadership, and the ability to divide duties and responsibilities, they were unable to do these fundamental tasks. 

They have to learn the techniques of effective delegating. The moment David Ulrich released his first book on human resources was not the beginning of the history of human resources management. He learned that effective people management was essential even in ancient China. He also learned the significance of human resources management for successful enterprises. The growth of the first ancient societies and the evolution of the first communes are the subjects of HR history. 

HR Management History

The British Industrial Revolution marks the beginning of human resources' contemporary history as we currently understand it. The establishment of major industries considerably raised the need for labor. It happened in the 18th century, and that's when new people management techniques started to emerge. It represents a significant turning point in the history of human resources. The globe underwent a significant transformation as a result of the quick development of new industrial techniques and innovations. Many sectors started to place a high focus on speedy and inexpensive production.  

Many people were employed by the industries, some of whom put in up to 16 hours every day. Consequently, many business owners realized that employee contentment affects performance and productivity. Those who were satisfied were more productive than the rest of the workforce and could generate more goods than those who were depressed. In order to improve employee comfort and satisfaction, many factories began to implement voluntary initiatives. Also, the government started to step in to implement rules for workplace safety and some basic human rights. 

Early Phase: 

In 1250 B.C., Moses had a clear understanding of organization. The division of labor concept was invented by the Chinese about 1650 B.C. The Babylonian Code of Hammurabi, which dates back to around 1800 B.C., featured minimum wage rates and incentive wage structures. In his work Arthasastra, the Indian author Kautilya discussed a number of ideas, including job analysis, selection, development, and performance evaluation. 

 The Industrial Revolution:

Between 1850 and 1875, the industrial revolution's basis was set. Technology advanced quickly during this time, and machine creation was prevalent. The upshot was a rise in job specialization, and businesses began to combine together, but the workers' living and working conditions were subpar, and their hours of labor were excessive.

Employers were only concerned with achieving production goals, not with meeting the needs of their workforce. Poor working conditions and low pay rates led to the establishment of an antagonistic relationship between employers and employees. This paved the way for the slow emergence of systematic attention to worker wellbeing and created the groundwork for HRM.

Referees...

  1. Hassan Danial Aslam,A Historical View of Human Resource Management Practice: Literature Review,International Journal of Human Resource Studies, August 2014.
  2. The History of Human Resource Management, https://www.termpaperwarehouse.com/essay-on/The-History-Of-Human-Resource-Management/42726

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 18, 2023 at 8:48 AM

    Great articles, Massive changes in economic and social structure were brought about by the Industrial Revolution.

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    1. AnonymousApril 20, 2023 at 4:23 AM

      Thanks for your valuable comments. Hope this is Mr Herath.

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  2. W.WarusapperumaApril 18, 2023 at 11:22 PM

    From ancient to current, briefing the history of HR Management was detailed and useful.

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  3. AnonymousApril 20, 2023 at 7:30 AM

    Agreed thanks for your comments

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    1. Lakmali HapangamaApril 20, 2023 at 11:02 PM

      Really appreciate your comments

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  4. RayanApril 20, 2023 at 10:16 AM

    HRM, being a part of management discipline, has followed the pattern of development of management
    because of the interrelationship of the problems of both the fields.
    Human Resource Management (HRM) is relatively a very recent term considered for managing human
    resources in an organisation. HRM is still evolving to become an amalgam of organisational behaviour,
    personnel management, industrial relations and labour legislation.

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    1. Lakmali HapangamaApril 20, 2023 at 10:27 PM

      Hi Mr. Rayan. Noted your comments and thanks

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  5. AnonymousApril 20, 2023 at 7:28 PM

    Industrial revolution was a platform to emerge more new economic concepts

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  6. SahanApril 20, 2023 at 9:19 PM

    This is a very informative post that highlights the evolution of leadership and management over time, as well as the history of human resources management. It is interesting to see how ancient civilizations had their own forms of leadership and management, and how these concepts have evolved and changed over time to adapt to the needs of different societies and industries.

    The post also highlights the crucial role that employee satisfaction and wellbeing plays in productivity and performance, which is an important lesson for modern organizations to keep in mind. By implementing initiatives to improve employee comfort and satisfaction, businesses can create a positive work environment that promotes productivity and helps to achieve organizational goals.

    Overall, this post provides valuable insights into the history and evolution of leadership, management, and human resources management, and serves as a reminder of the importance of taking care of employees in order to achieve organizational success.

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    1. DumindaApril 20, 2023 at 9:30 PM

      Great article.What is the significance of the British Industrial Revolution in the history of human resources, and how did it lead to the emergence of systematic attention to worker wellbeing?

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    2. Lakmali HapangamaApril 20, 2023 at 11:03 PM

      But there should be some challenges

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    3. AnonymousApril 21, 2023 at 8:54 AM

      Hi Sahan you have given best comments for the article and thanks for it. Yes I agreed some points. But we need to change Everything with the current technology and can’t use same as historical data

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  7. MadushikaApril 20, 2023 at 9:31 PM

    Great article. Keep it up 👍

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  8. SanjeewaApril 23, 2023 at 12:01 AM

    Overall, the Industrial Revolution was a transformative period in human history that brought about significant changes in technology, economy, society, and the environment. Its impacts are still felt today, shaping the modern world in which we live.

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  9. Achintha PremarathneApril 24, 2023 at 3:09 AM

    Excellent history of human resources summary! Observing how the role has changed through time is interesting. Thanks for sharing such an interesting article!

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    1. ManeeshaApril 25, 2023 at 7:13 AM

      Good work

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    2. Ayomi RajapakshaMay 3, 2023 at 4:06 AM

      By doing production with machines and giving less care to the workers, the organization deteriorates.Machines alone can't produce quality products.Labor force is needed as well as AI

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  10. Ayomi RajapakshaMay 3, 2023 at 4:38 AM

    Because of technology, job specialization is beneficial for production.but employee satisfaction can decrease if they stay in the same job

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