HRM last

Question 1

Vertical Alignment

Answer 1

Organisation strategy is congruent with all other aspects

Question 2

4 Vertical alignment components

Answer 2

• Selection
• Training
• Performance Management
• Rewards

Question 3

Linkages (between strategic planning and HR function)

Answer 3

Administrative - 0
One-way
Two-way
Integrative

Question 4

Horizontal Allignment

Answer 4

Strategies not in competition with each other

Question 5

3 Bundles of HR practices (enhancing)

Answer 5

• Skill-enhancing
• Motivation-enhancing
• Opportunity-enhancing

all lead to positive business outcomes

Question 6

Common HRM criticism

Answer 6

1. HR people are not the sharpest tacks in the box
2. HR pursues efficiency over value
3. HR isn’t working for you (TRUE, but mutual benefits)
4. The corner office (CEO) does not get HR and HR is not getting the corner office