HR Strat Strategic planning is a process that helps an organization allocate its resources to capitalize on opportunities in the
RWQ#1 – HR Strat
Strategic planning is a process that helps an organization allocate its resources to capitalize on opportunities in the marketplace. Let's look at a fictitious example of strategic decision making:
ABC Corporation has an organizational objective to implement new technologies to streamline various processes. HR notices a trend toward applicants with excellent customer service skills but without the technical skills that align with this organizational goal. Given this information, HR might inform senior management of this gap in skills an offer the strategic solution to hire these candidates, but also provide them with technical training to give them the skills necessary to serve the organizational objective.
Now, it's your turn.
By Saturday (11:59 p.m. eastern time), post an example of how HR might use knowledge of external and/or internal forces to inform strategic decision making in an organization, including the following:
- Choose an external or internal force that affects HR – for example, changing demographics, globalization, technology
- Identify an organizational goal that relates to that force.
- Identify a potential challenge related to that goal that HR may face.
- Assess the gap between the force you've chosen and the relevant organizational goal.
- Suggest an approach to bridging that gap.
- Include in-text citations to support your post.
RWQ#2
What is the organizational structure of an organization you work for or have been involved in? How is it aligned to the mission and vision of your organization?
By Saturday (11:59 p.m. eastern time), describe an example of an organizational structure in use and explain how the structure aligns with the mission and vision of the organization.
****The organization I work for is the State of MD Judiciary. The website is www.mdcourts.gov
https://mdcourts.gov/careers has a lot of information on the job and how it is structured
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Learning Topic
Organizational Design The choice of organizational structure is influenced by many factors, including strategy,
the size and scope of the organization, layers of hierarchy, focus, and even geography. You
will now read about different types of organizational structures, and their advantages and
disadvantages:
Common Organizational Structures
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Resources
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3/19/22, 9:30 PM The Role of HR in the Organization
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Learning Topic
The Role of HR in the Organization The role of HR in the organization is to develop strategy for human resources that aligns
with the larger business strategy, to contribute to the creation of the business strategy,
and to help other business functions in their strategic roles. There are many internal and
external factors that influence the role of HR, such as globalization, changes in the
workforce and in the workplace, increased accountability, and increased focus on metrics.
Within an organization, HR may fall under Finance or Management, or it may be a
department of its own.
Let's take a look at some of the other functions in an organization:
In general, executive management is responsible for the overall organizational
performance.
Finance and accounting departments plan for, account for, document, and distribute
financial resources according to the organizational strategy.
Marketing helps to bring in information about customers, sales, and competitors, as well
as to guide the organization's position in the market.
Management, or operations, is responsible for logistics, planning and distributing
resources.
IT makes business intelligence available and manages systems for effectiveness and
efficiency.
HR is a cross-functional role that serves as a bridge between the different functions, helps
align human capital with business strategies, and manages the life cycle of employees.
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Functional Areas of Business
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Resources
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3/19/22, 9:30 PM SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge
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Learning Topic
SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge
SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge
The SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge (SHRM BoCK) is based on the SHRM
Competency Model. This competency model identifies the knowledge areas, skills, and
abilities that are essential for HR professionals to succeed in the field. Beginning in 2011,
this list of skills and competencies was developed through research and consultation with
a broad range of HR professionals (Society for Human Resource Management, n.d.). In
addition to listing key behavioral competencies and knowledge areas, the SHRM BoCK
provides information about the structure and content of SHRM's certification
examinations, including the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam.
The SHRM BoCK has two main sections: business competencies and HR functional areas
of expertise. This combination of active behaviors and conceptual knowledge is key to this
competency model because successful HR practitioners go beyond theory to skilled
application. Through SHRM BoCK's core areas, HR professionals can facilitate a strategic
mindset, influence individual performance, and help achieve successful business outcomes
(Society for Human Resource Management, n.d.).
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As you prepare for the SHRM-CP exam, you may find it valuable to use this SHRM-CP
Exam Study Guide (https://leocontent.umgc.edu/content/dam/course-
content/tus/hrmn/hrmn-495/document/SHRM-CP%20Exam%20Study%20Guide.docx?
ou=631694) to make note of what you already know and what you need to revisit in
each of the competency areas. As you review the study material and conduct your own
research, you can use the final column to capture notes of what you learn along the way.
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495/document/SHRM-CP%20Exam%20Study%20Guide.docx?ou=631694)
The following information and resources provide additional details about the SHRM
BoCK, including how to use the framework as a study resource for the SHRM-CP exam:
SHRM BoCK Behavioral Competencies
Leadership
The first cluster, or grouping of behavioral
competencies, includes two sub-competencies: (1)
leadership and navigation and (2) ethical practice. This
cluster emphasizes the HR professional's ability to act
as a leader within an organization and influence the
strategic direction and culture of the organization. A
successful HR professional balances a keen strategic
mindset with a commitment to promoting high ethical
standards.
Interpersonal
The second cluster includes three competencies
specific to interpersonal dynamics: relationship
management, communication, and global and cultural
effectiveness. This grouping of competencies focuses
on the HR professional's ability to build strong
relationships among members of the organization,
navigate conflict, communicate with clarity and
empathy, and promote diversity and inclusion in the
workplace.
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Business
The final cluster of behavioral competencies includes
three sub-competencies: business acumen,
consultation, and critical evaluation. These
competencies require HR professionals to understand
business and operational best practices, work
collaboratively within the organization, use data to
identify opportunities for growth, facilitate change
management, and garner support from key
stakeholders.
SHRM BoCK Knowledge Competencies
People
The first area of HR knowledge, People, includes five
functional areas: HR strategic planning, talent
acquisition, employee engagement and retention,
learning and development, and total rewards. These
areas are united in their emphasis on identifying,
retaining, and engaging high-quality employees. HR
professionals play a central role in defining the
strategy that helps businesses achieve these goals. As
the champion for the employees, it is essential that an
HR professional has deep knowledge of the activities
and best practices associated with each of these
functional areas.
Organization
The second domain within the HR knowledge
competencies is Organization. The five functional
areas in this domain focus on the structure and
procedures deployed by HR professionals to help
support the functioning of the business. They are the
structure of the HR function, organizational
effectiveness and development, workforce
management, employee and labor relations, and
technology management.
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References
Society for Human Resource Management. (n.d.). The SHRM Body of Competency and
Knowledge. https://www.shrm.org/certification/Documents/SHRM-BoCK-
FINAL.pdf
SHRM BoCK Model
(https://www.shrm.org/certification/Documents/SHRM-BoCK-
FINAL.pdf)
SHRM HR Competency Model (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=985lM_Nzjgg&feature=emb_logo)
2021 SHRM Certification Handbook
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Workplace
The final area within the knowledge competencies is
Workplace. There are five functional areas in this
domain: HR in the global context, diversity and
inclusion, risk management, corporate social
responsibility (CSR), and US employment law and
regulations. Successful HR professionals must have a
strong knowledge of the laws, regulations, ethical
principles, and cultural dynamics that play a role in
business and employee relations. This knowledge,
combined with the behavioral competencies, equips
HR professionals to be champions for justice, equality,
and inclusivity within the workforce.
Resources
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