Optimization Of Human Resource Management And Rawls’ Theory Of Justice

Abstract

Rawls Theory of Justice (RTJ) sheds light on the importance of fairness, justice and equity in society however application of RTJ in human resource management for better organizational performance and output presents some challenges which are harder than when applied to the society, e.g. fulfillment of “blind position” prerequisite. By applying Rawls theory of justice one can infer essential roles of fairness in human resource management of an organization and the modus operandi used for its implementation to increase its productivity or output. This paper discusses the primary issues seen in application of Rawls theory of justice (RTJ) in human resource management. It discusses essential ingredients of RTJ and prerequisites of applying this theory such as well-ordered society, acceptance of laws and regulation by majority. It further discusses what happens if these prerequisites are not fulfilled such as lack of wide ranging institutional support on basic rules of fairness and justice, lack of basic liberties and lack of fair equality of opportunities. These problems are examined in the light of RTJ and solutions are suggested for optimized human resource management .