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Learning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesLearning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
Explain strategic HR management and how it is linked to organizational strategies.
Describe how legal, political, cultural, and economic factors affect global HR management.
Discuss four dimensions of organizational effectiveness and how HR contributes to each.
Define HR planning and outline the HR planning process.
Discuss several ways of managing a surplus of human resources.
Identify why HR metrics must consider both strategic and operational HR measures.
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HR HR ManagemeManagement Activitiesnt Activities
HR HR ManagemeManagement Activitiesnt Activities
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Strategic HR Management ProcessStrategic HR Management ProcessStrategic HR Management ProcessStrategic HR Management Process
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Ford’s PlanFord’s PlanFord’s PlanFord’s Plan
• Strengthen Brands• Deliver innovative products• Reduce costs• Improve quality
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Approaches to Improving Organizational Productivity
Approaches to Improving Organizational Productivity
Figure 2–3
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TacticsTacticsTacticsTactics
• Differentiate brands• Design, innovation, safety, technology• Utilize global architectures• Reduce material costs • Introduce straightforward pricing• Lean manufacturing system• Reduce plant employment by 25,000-
30,000, and cut 4,000 white collar jobs (cost-$250 million)
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Purpose of HR PlanningPurpose of HR PlanningPurpose of HR PlanningPurpose of HR Planning
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HR Planning ProcessHR Planning ProcessHR Planning ProcessHR Planning Process
• HR Strategies
Overall Overall Strategic PlanStrategic Plan
Human Resources Human Resources Strategic PlanStrategic Plan
HR ActivitiesHR Activities
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Making Downsizing More EffectiveMaking Downsizing More EffectiveMaking Downsizing More EffectiveMaking Downsizing More Effective
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““Way Forward”Way Forward”““Way Forward”Way Forward”
• War Room• Team of several hundred workers• Team of 20-50 working on “plan”• 9-10 cross-functional teams working on
brands, revenue, purchasing, culture, capacity
• Sworn to secrecy• Banned powerpoint slides• Nearly-final review Nov. 14• Presented to Board Dec. 7
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Examples of Strategic and Operational Examples of Strategic and Operational HR MetricsHR Metrics
Examples of Strategic and Operational Examples of Strategic and Operational HR MetricsHR Metrics
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Measures of Strategic HR EffectivenessMeasures of Strategic HR Effectiveness
• Return on Investment (ROI)Calculation showing the value of expenditures
for HR activities.
A = Operating costs for a new or enhance system for the time periodA = Operating costs for a new or enhance system for the time period
B = One-time cost of acquisition and implementationB = One-time cost of acquisition and implementation
C = Value of gains from productivity improvements for the time periodC = Value of gains from productivity improvements for the time period
B A
C
ROI
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Assessing HR EffectivenessAssessing HR EffectivenessAssessing HR EffectivenessAssessing HR Effectiveness
• HR AuditA formal research effort that evaluates the current
state of HR management in an organizationAudit areas:
Legal compliance (e.g., EEO, OSHA, ERISA, and FMLA) Current job specifications and descriptions Valid recruiting and selection process Formal wage and salary system Benefits Employee handbook Absenteeism and turnover control Grievance resolution process Orientation program Training and development Performance management system
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Estimating Internal Labor Supply for a Given Estimating Internal Labor Supply for a Given UnitUnit
Estimating Internal Labor Supply for a Given Estimating Internal Labor Supply for a Given UnitUnit
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