ALIGNMENT OF HRM AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES

Select a publicly traded company to research and evaluate its Human Resource (HR) and business strategy, HR department job positions, and ways it markets its company regarding human capital. Some company Websites that provide this information are listed below:

Marriott: http://www.arubamarriottcareers.com/JobDescriptions.html Allstate: http://www.jigsaw.com/id209321_d40/allstate_insurance_human_resources_business_contacts.xhtml State Farm: http://www.statefarm.com/about/retirees/news_articles/hr_serv_assist.asp Ford Motor Company: http://corporate.ford.com/careers/career-paths/human-resources?&ccode=US Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

Propose how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy. Describe the HR job positions and the responsibilities listed for that HR department. Determine which HR job positions you would prefer and explain why. Analyze how the selected company can establish HRM strategies to improve competitive advantages. Propose three (3) ways that the company can increase diversity. Use at least three (3) quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Examine the role of human resource management (HRM) in organizations and how it supports the organization’s business strategy. Evaluate human resource strategies and how these strategies align with business strategies. Create a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Formulate HRM strategies and policies to recruit, select, place, and retain the most efficient and effective workforce. Use technology and information resources to research issues in strategic human resource development. Write clearly and concisely about strategic human resource development using proper writing mechanics.