This paper examines the various functions of HRM. Issues examined include the overall importance of PM in strategic HRM,
the rationale for implementing PM, the advantages, disadvantages, tasks and goals of PM and the relevance of PM in the specific environment created by
hospitals. The literature examined demonstrates that performance
management has evolved as one of the critical tasks of human resource management in this particular work setting. OUTLINE Introduction and Purpose Description of Performance Management (PM) Role of Human Resources Management (HRM) in PM Purpose of Study: Centered in Hospital PM and Quality Standards of JCAHO Goals of PM in Hospitals PM in Hospitals and Health Care Standards and Scope Purpose and Goals A Blueprint for PM in Hospitals Issues in Hospital HRM/PM Role of HRM Appraisals Education Rewards/Incentives PM. HRM. Training and IT Information Technologies (IT) and their Impact Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Patient Care Deficits and Challenges Summary and Conclusions Restatement of HRM Role References