HRM 6003 Human Resource Management
Week 1: Case Study
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Week 1: Case Study Strategy is defined as: a way of doing something, or a game plan or plan of action. As a HR manager you must possess the ability to look at things from a strategic approach (Anthony, Kacmar, & Perrewe', 2010). Over the years the whole approach to HR has changed drastically and continues to change. This approach requires an employer to see human beings as a resource to the organization. The development of people is now the most important asset of improving the performance of an organization; this is accomplished through improving designs and methods of Human Resource Management. Organizing means to structure, or put together in an orderly form. Organization design is the process of aligning an organizations structure with a mission. This process requires you to look at the complex relationships between tasks, workflow, responsibility and authority, and to make sure these all support the objectives of that business, agency or company (Organizational Design). Generally a company would have an HR Director or Manager to lead and manage the department. This person would be in charge of developing a relationship with senior management in order to align the HR goals for the organization. Next, you would need an Organization Development Specialist who would be a facilitator of organizational change. A company would also need an Employment Staffing Specialist which conducts interviews and reviews potential candidates. Also, a Training and Developing Specialist is necessary, to conducted, and facilitated learning and training. A Benefits Specialist is required to determine employee benefits, and insurance. Furthermore, a Salary Specialist is needed and is in charge of writing job descriptions and maintaining payroll. In addition, Employee Relations Specialist is