Strategic HR

Catalog description

This course will present the role of human resources from a strategic perspective. Topics will assess managing human resources as a strategic organizational asset that supports competitive advantage and major strategic objectives. HRM as an integral partner in a firm’s strategic planning and implementation, in terms of external environmental and internal exigencies, will be presented. HR planning and strategies and their applications in HR programs and processes will also be examined. Students will also learn how to develop alignment among vision, strategy and values in the development of a paradigm basted upon competencies required for enhancing the business results of a company or government agency. In addition, this course will also address how to build measurement strategies for all HR activities so that the impact can be determined. A value-added approach will be taken so that HR practitioners will be able to exhibit an understanding of the business strategies, impact and outcomes that assess aspects that influenced organizational quality, productivity, services, and profitability. HR will be assessed as a system within a system. Students will learn how to position HR as a strategic partner to realize organizational completeness in a global environment. Business AdministrAtion