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Reflect on the nature of human resource management in the public sector by answering the following questions:

How would you define human resource management and how does it differ from human capital theory? Which one do you find appropriate for the public sector context and why?

Summarise your understanding of human capital theory and indicate how the different human resource management functions fit into its practice (500 words)

Reflect on what you consider in your practice to be problematic in ensuring an integrated approach to human resource management.

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Human resource management HRM refers to the strategic approach of managing an organizations workforce It involves activities such as recruitment selection training and development performance manageme... View the full answer