Human Resources Management

Human resources management (HRM) is a central aspect of dynamic change management. The classic tasks of the old-school HR department are outlined as an introduction and how they have developed and changed over the decades into today’s HR management. The presentation of HRM is anchored in sociological organizational theory, with a focus on learning theory considerations, particularly in its most recent manifestation, the New Work—New Learning paradigm. This presentation also considers the link between the formal and informal levels of the organization. This context also makes it possible to outline both labor law and informal sanctions and to discuss organizational networks and their significance for current HRM.