Strategic Human Resource Management
Introduction Human Resource Management, also known as Employee Relations or Labor Management, refers to the work systems and employment models of a company. It involves managing both individuals and groups of employees and is not limited to any particular style or ideology. The process involves the participation of both line and specialist managers, and it typically requires a combination of messages tailored to different workforce groups. This definition is based on Purcell & Boxall's (2003) description on page 24. S trategy “ The determination of the basic long-term goals and objectives of an enterprise and the adoption of courses of action and the allocation of resources necessary for carrying out these goals.” Alfred Chandler, Strategy and Structure, (MIT Press, 1962), P. 13 • At the core, its is the debate between best fit and best practice • Used for gaining a co...