Challenges
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Explain how a firm’s human resources influence its performance.
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Describe how firms can use HR initiatives to cope with workplace changes and trends such as a more diverse work force, the global economy, downsizing, and new legislation.
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Distinguish between the role of the HR department and the role of the firm’s managers in utilizing human resources effectively.
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Indicate how members of the HR department and managers within a company can establish a strong partnership.
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Formulate and implement HR strategies that can help the firm achieve a sustained competitive advantage.
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Identify HR strategies that fit corporate and business unit strategies.