Hrm as a Strategic Partner
Man 2145
Assignment 01
Topic - Critically discuss the importance of HR Management to transform from being primarily administrative and operational to becoming more strategic contributor. In addition examine the current role of HR function.
Due date- 24th April 2010
Name- Suntharamurthy Vishakan
Student ID- SUVID91
3115
Table of contents
1. Introduction 3 2. Discussion 4
2.1 Personnel management 4
2.1.1 Functions of Personal management 4
2.2 Transform of personnel management to Human resource Management 6
2.2.1 Change in competitive environment 7
2.2.2 Cultural differences 7
2.2.3 Embracing new technology 8
2.2.4 Flexibility and Diversity 8
2.2.5 Controlling costs 9
2.2.6 Global economy 9
2.2.7 The strategic significance 10
3.3 Current Role of HRM 11
2.3.1 Functions of SHRM 12 3.4 HR as strategic partner 13 2.4.1 Strategic Business Plan 13 2.4.2 Strategy Development and Implementation 14 2.4.3 What are required of HR as Strategic Partner? 14 2.4.4 Continuous Improvement 15 2.4.5 SHRM and Competitive advantage 15 2.4.6 Some Real world examples of Successful firms using SHRM 16
2 Conclusion 17 3 References 18
1. Introduction
Purpose of this report is to critically discuss the importance of HR Management to transform from personnel management to becoming more strategic contributor and examine the current role HR function.
Personnel management is Personnel Management is the phase of management, which deals with the effective control, and use of manpower as distinguished from other sources of power.
HRM is a strategically-driven process of acquiring, training, appraising and compensating employees, and maintaining good labor relations, health and safety. HRM directly addresses the business related issues or functions.
Strategy is normally a long
Assignment 01
Topic - Critically discuss the importance of HR Management to transform from being primarily administrative and operational to becoming more strategic contributor. In addition examine the current role of HR function.
Due date- 24th April 2010
Name- Suntharamurthy Vishakan
Student ID- SUVID91
3115
Table of contents
1. Introduction 3 2. Discussion 4
2.1 Personnel management 4
2.1.1 Functions of Personal management 4
2.2 Transform of personnel management to Human resource Management 6
2.2.1 Change in competitive environment 7
2.2.2 Cultural differences 7
2.2.3 Embracing new technology 8
2.2.4 Flexibility and Diversity 8
2.2.5 Controlling costs 9
2.2.6 Global economy 9
2.2.7 The strategic significance 10
3.3 Current Role of HRM 11
2.3.1 Functions of SHRM 12 3.4 HR as strategic partner 13 2.4.1 Strategic Business Plan 13 2.4.2 Strategy Development and Implementation 14 2.4.3 What are required of HR as Strategic Partner? 14 2.4.4 Continuous Improvement 15 2.4.5 SHRM and Competitive advantage 15 2.4.6 Some Real world examples of Successful firms using SHRM 16
2 Conclusion 17 3 References 18
1. Introduction
Purpose of this report is to critically discuss the importance of HR Management to transform from personnel management to becoming more strategic contributor and examine the current role HR function.
Personnel management is Personnel Management is the phase of management, which deals with the effective control, and use of manpower as distinguished from other sources of power.
HRM is a strategically-driven process of acquiring, training, appraising and compensating employees, and maintaining good labor relations, health and safety. HRM directly addresses the business related issues or functions.
Strategy is normally a long
References: Boxall, P. and Purcell, J. (2008) Strategy and human resource management (2nd edition). Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Millmore, M., Lewis, P. and Saunders, M. (2007) Strategic human resource management: contemporary issues. Harlow: Financial Times/Prentice Hall. Page West, J Richards, J. (2007) Aligning HR with the business: two steps forward, one step back. IRS Employment Review. No 866, 2 March. pp6-12. Online document HR as a Strategic Partner for Organizations of the Future (n.d). Retrieved April 22, 2010, from http://www.hewittassociates.com/Intl/AP/en-IN/KnowledgeCenter/ArticlesReports/hr_strategic_partner.aspx Office of State Personnel, California