Assignment: Understanding the Business Context of Human Resources (5cbic)

The current function of HR can be defined as supporting “the delivery of the organisation’s strategy and objectives through the effective management of people and performance” (Taylor & Woodhams, 2012; 22). This definition is furthered by a CIPD survey (2007; 2-3), which indicated that the key functions of HR are: recruiting and retaining staff, progressing performance management to maximise the value of employees and increasing employee engagement.

2. Leatherbarrow, C., Fletcher, J. & Currie, D. (2010) Introduction to Human Resource Management. 2nd Edition. London: CIPD

Further to the recent organisation re-structure forecasting the closure of the HR department, the following report has been created to highlight the importance of the HR activities and the support it offers within the organisation.

I have been asked to prepare a briefing note for a new employee who will be joining the company soon as a line manager. Below is information which will give this new starter a more in depth look of the organisation, what we do and how we operate.

Competencies; shape of work envFloor: day to day admin sp function (pay, absence, docs etc)http://www.cipd.co.uk/hr-resources/factsheets/hr-business-partnering.aspxhttp://www.personneltoday.com/articles/2008/04/15/45340/dave-ulrichs-model-defence.htmlConcerns amongst HR staff regarding erosion of perceived power.Advocates like the ‘three legged stool’ model; HR as a meaningful and active part of the decision making of the businessDiscuss how it would work in different orgs (sizes, sectors, cultures, localities). Ulrich suited particularly to large orgs. P23 main workbook – expanded model.

I have been asked to provide a report that supports the retention of the HR function within our organisation. In this report I will explain how Human Resource activities support the organisations strategy and how HR professionals support line managers and their staff.

A leaked report, obtained by the Labour Party and compiled by the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (Acevo) has claimed that the charity sector is facing local and national government funding cuts of between £1bn and £5.5bn in the current financial year.

I will explain, with related examples, why HR professionals are required to manage themselves, groups and teams, manage upwards and across the

Boxall, P and Purcell, J (2011), The Goals of Human Resource Management, Strategy and Human Resource Management, 3rd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, New York, pp. 1-36.

Q1: Why is it important for HR Management to transform from being primarily administrative and operational to becoming more strategic contributor?

LO3: Understand the role of HR in the managing of contemporary business issues and external contents.

Well known companies like Nike, Microsoft, Sony, Shell Group are just some of the big companies that went global and expanded their trading around the world, they are large businesses that operate internationally in many countries. Development of worldwide integration urges companies to reach out international markets and interact with foreign customers. Businesses focus on fulfilling the demand of the market by its products or services, besides their target is increasing profit, in order achieve these goals they favor to expand their work in a foreign market. Other reasons to internationalize their business may be to become

3. Why is it important for HR management to transform from being primarily administrative and operational to becoming a more strategic contributor?

The role of the human resources (HR) department can play a significant role in the success and achievements of an organization. The department, which has evolved from the

Companies can decide to go global or to enter international markets for various reasons, and these different objectives at the time of entry that enable the business to produce different strategies and the performance goals, and even forms of market participation.