Strategic Linkages

Strategic Linkages

1. First, I believe that HRM deserves a role on the strategic planning team. It is very important for HRM to be a strategic partner to the business in order to build a maturing process. If it is done properly through time the business will be able to grow. According to the presentation, some HR departments never make it. Slide number 8 also explains that HR has to earn its way into the "business' of the business. It is a continues process of growth and maturing for the HR departments. In my opinion, HR departments play a major role in organizing, designing, and structuring the organization, which will favor the business in the long run. If HR serves as a strategic partner for the business it will be able to let you know the needs of the company and its employees and it will also analysis weak points, which will help to improve the company.

2. I believe that there are several benefits for the employees that can derive from this arrangement. First, benefits arise regarding the internal factors, such as training and developing employees. Adding career counseling and training managers to give performance feedback will help to build a strong workforce. Second, opportunities arise for current employees regarding the management implications, such as sending managers to training programs and creating a program to train future managers and to rotate currents one to learn each aspect of the business.

3. I believe that many risks can occur in a business with or without the involvement of HR. I am certain that the HR departments are very useful organizations which are able to help the business grow and thrive, if the business decisions are handled properly while keeping the needs and goals of the business in mind. It is important to find a healthy balance between the employees and the company's needs. The employees need to be acknowledged in order to keep them satisfied while at the same time the business needs to run smoothly. In my opinion, the key to success is to have all the departments work together and to communicate with each other that way the company is able to work through good times and bad times as a whole.

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