Aligning a company’s human resources and business strategies is critical when se

Aligning a company’s human resources and business strategies is critical when seeking to increase competitive advantage. Some reasons that a business may seek to align or realign their business and HR strategies could include organizational restructuring, employee hiring and retention goals, social responsibility initiatives, and crisis management. The textbook broadly categorizes human resource strategies under internal and external cost and differentiation labor orientations and notes that these can differ based on a company’s strategic direction. Examples include free agents, loyal soldiers, bargain laborers, and committed experts. In this assignment, you will research examples of best practices and frameworks to align HR and business strategies with the goal of increasing competitive advantage and/or diversity.

Instructions

In a 3–4-page paper, address the following:

Research best practices and frameworks for human resources and business strategies.

1. Summarize two examples of human resources and business strategy frameworks or best practices.
2. Describe two different approaches to how a company can align their human resources and business strategies.
3. Recommend one of the approaches for a company that wants to increase diversity or competitive advantage.
4. Support the recommendation with specific evidence related to the chosen outcome (diversity or competitive advantage).
5. Use three quality sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible, relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time within your assignment.

For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or review library guides.

Produce writing that is clear and well organized and applies appropriate Strayer Writing Standards (SWS) style. Writing contains accurate grammar, mechanics, and spelling.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the Library site for all support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Help Resources

• SHRM Body of Applied Skills and KnowledgeLinks to an external site..
• Business Source Ultimate.
• IBISWorld.
• Human Resource Strategy – Adapting to the Age of Globalization [PDF] Download Human Resource Strategy – Adapting to the Age of Globalization [PDF]. (SHRM Special Report)
• U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsLinks to an external site..
• Check out the Library Guide
• Check out this interactive tutorial: Using Your Own Words: Preventing PlagiarismLinks to an external site..

Optional: How to Align Human Resources (HR) with Business StrategyLinks to an external site..

The course learning outcome aligned to this assignment is:

• Propose how to align human resource strategies with business strategies to increase competitive advantage and diversity.

Knowledge and Skills Connections

SHRM-CP Alignment:

Competencies:

• Leadership: Leadership and Navigation / Ethical Practice / Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Interpersonal: Relationship Management / Communication / Global Mindset.
• Business: Business Acumen, Consultation/ Analytical Aptitude.

Area of HR Expertise (Knowledge Domains):

• People: HR Strategy / Talent Acquisition / Employee Engagement and Retention.
• Workplace: Managing a Global Workforce / Corporate Social Responsibility U.S. Employment Law and Regulations.
• Organization: Organizational Effectiveness and Development / Workforce Management.

KSA: In this week’s Written Assignment, you will practice, in various degrees, the following Knowledge/Concepts, Skills, and Abilities:

• Identification.
• Summarizing.
• Recommendation.
• Drawing conclusions.
• Evaluation.
• Deciphering.
• Selection.
• Critical thinking.