1. Why do you think it is important for HR to be a strategic partner to the business?
2. What benefits do you think the employees derive from this arrangement?
3. What do you think are the risks involved (to HR and the organization as a whole) if HR does not make this a priority and instead remains a purely task-oriented department mostly administrative in nature?

Human Resource Management (MGMT410)

1. The benefits of having the Human Resources as a strategic partner is that the Human Resource will focus more in the business in a cost effective manner. Therefore the Human Resource will add value in the business and increase profits. One of the Human Resource Management functions is motivation. The Human Resource Management motivates and facilitates the retention of exceptional employees within the organization; this improves the turnaround numbers of good employees. They can also ensure those that are hired have the skills, attributes, and knowledge for the specific position that they will fill. They can be and intricate partner in the designing and the implementation of appropriate training (Slideshare, 2009). Lastly Human Resource Management can be integral in implementing various incentive plans in order to retain employees and motivate them to excel.

In the end, Human Resource Management is good to have as a strategic partner to keep order and discipline within the organization. They are the middle man between the high management and the needs of the employees. They can help the organization to achieve the goals that have been set.

2. With the Human Resources Management inserted, it gives the employees a middle level to address issues. They have someone that could possibly solve problems or any issues they may have without elevating it to higher management.

The Human Resources department or personnel should have a vast amount of