Question

Assume the position of a consultant hired to assess the approach toward HR management taken by a client organization. What factors might you evaluate in determining whether an organization uses a traditional or strategic approach to managing its HR? Develop specific questions that need to be answered and determine which key decision makers in an organization should be asked these questions.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The factors which needs to be evaluated in determining whether an organization uses a traditional or strategic approach to managing its HR are the Responsibility for HR, Focus area, Role of HR, HR Initiatives, Time Horizon, Control, Job Design, Key Investments and Accountability

The specific questions that need to be answered are:

How are information and resources allocated and managed?

Is the HR strategy understood by all the employees?

Is the mission and strategy integrated with the organization's goals and objectives?

These questions should be asked to the upper management personnel who make strategic decisions in the company.