5. Strategic HRM
• Strategic human resource management has
been defined as ‘the linking of human
resources with strategic goals and objectives
in order to improve business performance and
develop innovative organizational culture that
foster innovation and flexibility.
6. Basic characteristics of
Strategic Human Resource function
• Recognizes the impact of the outside
environment.
• Recognizes the impact of the competition on
the dynamics of the labor market.
• Has a long-range focus (three to five years).
7. Basic characteristics of
Strategic Human Resource function
• Focuses on the issues of choice and decision
making – i.e. is proactive rather than reactive.
• Considers all employees (including skilled and
unskilled laborers).
• Integrated with the overall organizational
strategy and functional strategies.