The goal of HRM is to maximize the productivity of an organization by optimizing the effectiveness of employees while simultaneously improving the work life of employees and treating them as valuable resources. What do you believe the HR department at your company, or company you’ve worked for in the past, has done to achieve those goals? Real World Application: What is your perception of the Human Resources Management function in your organization or one you have worked for in the past? Did the function add value or was it seemingly non-existent?