Distinction between hard and soft human resource planning?

A distinction can be made between ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ human resource planning. The former is

based on quantitative analysis to ensure that the right number of the right sort of people is

available when needed. The latter, as described by Marchington and Wilkinson (1996), ‘is more

explicitly focused on creating and shaping the culture of the organization so that there is a

clear integration between corporate goals and employee values, beliefs and behaviours’. But as

they point out, the soft version becomes virtually synonymous with the whole area of human

resource management.

soft and hard hrm distinctios

Human resource management (HRM) has frequently been described as a concept with two distinct forms: soft and hard. The soft model emphasizes individuals and their self-direction and places commitment, trust, and self-regulated behavior at the center of any strategic approach to people. In contrast, the hard model stresses the rationalism of strategic fit and places emphasis on performance management and an instrumental approach to the management of individuals

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I agree with the viewpoint presented by Mr.Osman.

Hard and Soft HR planning is about;

1. Hard HR:

Treats employees simply as a resource of the business (like machinery & buildings)

2. Soft HR:

Treats employees as the most important resource in the business and a source of competitive advantage

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