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Linking corporate strategies and HRLinking corporate strategies and HR
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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
human resources can be a core competencyfor organizations.
Significance of strategic human resourcemanagement
To know about external environment
To know about the internal environment
Workforce diversity
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Achieving Strategic FitAchieving Strategic Fit
Michael Porter Emphasizes the fit point of view that all ofthe firms activities must be tailored to or fitits strategy, by ensuring that the firmsfunctional strategies support its corporateand competitive strategies.
Gary Hamel and C. K. Prahalad Argue for stretch in leveraging resources
supplementing what you have and doing
more with what you havecan be moreimportant than just fitting the strategic planto current resources.
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ModelModel
TranslatingStrategy intoHR Policy andPractice
Basic Model ofHow to AlignHR Strategyand Actionswith BusinessStrategy
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Formulating HR Policies, Activities, and StrategiesFormulating HR Policies, Activities, and Strategies
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Possible HR Areas for Core CompetenciesPossible HR Areas for Core Competencies
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Strategy and the Basic HR ProcessStrategy and the Basic HR Process
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Linkage of Organizational and HR StrategiesLinkage of Organizational and HR Strategies
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Scanning the External EnvironmentScanning the External Environment
Environmental ScanningThe process of studying the environment of
the organization to pinpoint opportunitiesand threats.
Environment Changes Impacting HR Political - legal (Governmental regulations)
Economic conditions
Impact of globalization (competitive
concerns)
Workforce composition
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External forcesExternal forces
Political- legalThe legislature
The executive
The judiciary Economic
The economic growth of the country
Suppliers
CompetitorsCustomers
Industrial labour
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Impact of globalization
Internal forces
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External Factors Influencing the Personnel functionExternal Factors Influencing the Personnel function
Technological changesNew skills required
Downsizing
Collaborative workTelecons
Internet and intranet revolution
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External Factors Influencing the Personnel functionExternal Factors Influencing the Personnel function
ECONOMIC CHALLENGES POLITICAL FACTORS
SOCIAL FACTORS
LOCAL GOVERNMENT POLICIES UNIONS
EMPLOYERS DEMANDS
WORKFORCE DIVERTY
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Internal factorsInternal factors
Mission Policies
Organization culture
Organization structure HR systems
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Work force diversityWork force diversity
CompositionInexperienced
Impulsive
Selfish/manipulative
Difficult to changeGo by book rule
Workaholic
inflexible
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Other diversity characteristics in IndiaOther diversity characteristics in India
Castes
Sons of the soil
Physically disabled
Priority for ex-service men
Gender issues Contract labor
Child labor
Other minority groups
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HR mangers role in addressing theseissues
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Designing appropriate HR systemsDesigning appropriate HR systems
Nature of employment Recruitment
Selection
Training and development
Job security
Employee welfare
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Designing appropriate HR systemsDesigning appropriate HR systems
Nature of employment Recruitment
Selection
Training and development
Job security
Employee welfare
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HR is a key lever in addressing these challenges!
The new competitive globalThe new competitive globalenvironmentenvironment