DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS FIRST DISCUSSION

Discussion #2.1: Defining Human Resource Management

In your own words, what does it mean to define human resource management as a strategic set of assumptions and actions?

How do the “5 Ways to Become More Business Savvy” from Chapter 2 of the Fitz-Enz text assist human resource leadership in driving the “Human Financial Interface” and “Human Capital in Value Added” metrics? 

* Your initial post (approximately 200-250 words)

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INSTRUCTIONS SECOND DISCUSSION

Discussion #2.2: Human Metrics 

Considering the concepts behind supply chain management, what are your thoughts concerning utilizing “hard metrics” such as production, inventory, location, transport, and information as a model for human resource management processes?

After restructuring, what specific challenges or adaptations would be made to better align staff development goals with business results where hard metrics are concerned?

Should some inventory process of human capital resources be made available prior to implementing hard metrics?

* Your initial post (approximately 200-250 words)