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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!

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