HR Function
To: Doug Martin Chief Operating Office The Wexner Medical Center at OSU
Subject: The HR Function
January 14, 2013
The Human Resource Function
The Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University (WMCOSU) works diligently to uphold their mission of “improving people’s lives through innovation in research, education, and patient care” ("The ohio state," 2011). They believe in order to remain a viable healthcare organization they must uphold their mission and work to meet their organizational goals. The WMCOSU believe their people are at the heart of their success and are their most valuable asset. For this reason, the management of the WMCOSU works hand-in-hand with the human resource department to find strategies to achieve their organizational goals.
Goals
The WMCOSU has established goals within their strategic plan and believe they can be reached through the hard work and dedication of their valued employees. The strategic goals set forth by WMCOSU are:
Become a top-20 academic medical center and a top-10 National Cancer Institute-funded cancer program through advancement in research, education, and patient care.
Generate an investment fund for mission development.
Create a high-performance organizational and workplace of choice. ("The ohio state," 2011).
The goals listed above can only be achieved by strategically working with the human resource department to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Without a qualified and dedicated workforce, it is not possible for the WMCOSU to provide quality healthcare to their patients and meet their desired goals.
The Human Resource department is a key component in reaching the goals set forth by the Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University. The medical center recognizes that their employees are a critical factor in achieving their business goals (MacDonald & Walker, 2001). Their primary initiatives are to build a talent base, foster excellence, and develop
Subject: The HR Function
January 14, 2013
The Human Resource Function
The Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University (WMCOSU) works diligently to uphold their mission of “improving people’s lives through innovation in research, education, and patient care” ("The ohio state," 2011). They believe in order to remain a viable healthcare organization they must uphold their mission and work to meet their organizational goals. The WMCOSU believe their people are at the heart of their success and are their most valuable asset. For this reason, the management of the WMCOSU works hand-in-hand with the human resource department to find strategies to achieve their organizational goals.
Goals
The WMCOSU has established goals within their strategic plan and believe they can be reached through the hard work and dedication of their valued employees. The strategic goals set forth by WMCOSU are:
Become a top-20 academic medical center and a top-10 National Cancer Institute-funded cancer program through advancement in research, education, and patient care.
Generate an investment fund for mission development.
Create a high-performance organizational and workplace of choice. ("The ohio state," 2011).
The goals listed above can only be achieved by strategically working with the human resource department to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. Without a qualified and dedicated workforce, it is not possible for the WMCOSU to provide quality healthcare to their patients and meet their desired goals.
The Human Resource department is a key component in reaching the goals set forth by the Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University. The medical center recognizes that their employees are a critical factor in achieving their business goals (MacDonald & Walker, 2001). Their primary initiatives are to build a talent base, foster excellence, and develop