HR Strategies

Strategic HR is more reactive rather than proactive with other functional areas.

• True

• False

The idea behind SHRM is that companies must “fit” their HR strategy within the framework of overall business objectives.

• True

• False

Which term describes the process of analyzing and identifying the needs and availability of HR required by an organization to meet its objectives?

• Recruitment and Selection

• Human Resource management

• HR Planning

• Strategic human resource management

Which is not included in the function of human resource strategic model?

• Planning, recruitment, and selection

• Compensation and total rewards

• Training and development

• Company's strategic goals

What is the definition of strategic human resource management?

• The process of linking the human resource function with the strategic objectives of the organization in order to improve performance.

• The process of managing human resources in a strategic manner to achieve organizational goals.

• The process of aligning human resource policies and practices with the immediate business conditions of the organization.

• The process of integrating human resource management with the global strategies of the organization.

According to the text, why is it important for strategies at different levels to inter-relate in a global company?

• To ensure consistency and alignment between different levels of strategy.

• To facilitate effective communication and coordination between different levels of the organization.

• To maximize the organization's competitive advantage in the global market.

• To adapt to the complex and iterative nature of strategic HRM.

What is the main focus of business-level strategy?

• Determining the overall direction and philosophy of the corporation.

• Making strategic choices to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.

• Maximizing resource productivity within the business unit.

• Establishing investment priorities and steering corporate resources.

According to Porter's competitive strategies, which strategy focuses on providing distinctive levels of service or high quality to differentiate from competitors?

• Low-cost leadership

• Differentiation

• Focused differentiation

• Focused low-cost leadership

What is the role of HR strategy in the strategic management process?

• To determine the long-run performance of the corporation.

• To establish the basic parameters for managing people in the workplace.

• To maximize resource productivity within the HR function.

• To facilitate effective communication and coordination between different functional areas.

What is the main focus of functional-level strategy?

• Determining the overall direction and philosophy of the corporation.

• Making strategic choices to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.

• Maximizing resource productivity within the business unit.

• Establishing investment priorities and steering corporate resources.