Alignment of HRM and Business Strategies
Alignment of HRM and Business Strategies 1
Introduction
Marriott is a universal chain of hotels that is designed to meet various needs and accommodations. The company was founded in 1927, by J. Williard and Alice S. Marriott.
Their son, Bill Marriott, Jr. invested many years in developing and nurturing the business into one of today’s Fortune 500 companies. The company has a variety of businesses such as the Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Vacation Club International. The common denominator is that for each of these accommodations there is a clear and concise vision.
Propose how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy. The success for any company first and foremost starts with communication. This is a trickledown effect that starts from the top of the management pyramid to the employees. In order for companies to maximize their potentials in sales it is important that the HR strategy is in aligned with the Business strategy. According to Patricia Trainor, “If HR managers learn to speak to upper management in terms of its strategic style, they will be heard and respected in their organizations”,(2009). A manager’s role will be to develop a strategic plan that will capitalize on its investments, whereas HR is responsible for determining the needs of the company by recruiting talented/skillful employees to help execute the plan (Nielson, L., 2013).
Describe the HR job position and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
Human Resource Coordinator helps to manage the overall recruiting, training, development and ensures the company’s goals and objectives are aligned with the work 2 performance by employees. The coordinator reports back to the Human Resource Manager to help execute any proposals or programs.
Determine which HR job positions you would prefer and explain why.
The position that most interest me is the Director of Personnel
Introduction
Marriott is a universal chain of hotels that is designed to meet various needs and accommodations. The company was founded in 1927, by J. Williard and Alice S. Marriott.
Their son, Bill Marriott, Jr. invested many years in developing and nurturing the business into one of today’s Fortune 500 companies. The company has a variety of businesses such as the Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Vacation Club International. The common denominator is that for each of these accommodations there is a clear and concise vision.
Propose how you would ensure the HR strategy is in alignment with the business strategy. The success for any company first and foremost starts with communication. This is a trickledown effect that starts from the top of the management pyramid to the employees. In order for companies to maximize their potentials in sales it is important that the HR strategy is in aligned with the Business strategy. According to Patricia Trainor, “If HR managers learn to speak to upper management in terms of its strategic style, they will be heard and respected in their organizations”,(2009). A manager’s role will be to develop a strategic plan that will capitalize on its investments, whereas HR is responsible for determining the needs of the company by recruiting talented/skillful employees to help execute the plan (Nielson, L., 2013).
Describe the HR job position and the responsibilities listed for that HR department.
Human Resource Coordinator helps to manage the overall recruiting, training, development and ensures the company’s goals and objectives are aligned with the work 2 performance by employees. The coordinator reports back to the Human Resource Manager to help execute any proposals or programs.
Determine which HR job positions you would prefer and explain why.
The position that most interest me is the Director of Personnel
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