Strategic Human Resource Management of Nike

STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT OF NIKE
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Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................3
Introduction to Nestle...........................................................................................3
Task 1...............................................................................................................4
LO 1.1 Explain the importance of strategic human resource management in Nestle 4
LO 1.2 Assess the purpose of strategic human resource management activities in
Nestle............................................................................................................4
LO 1.3 Evaluate the contribution of SHRM to the achievement of Nestlé’s objective. .5
Task 2...............................................................................................................5
LO 2.1 Analyse the business factors that underpin human resource......................5
LO 2.2 Assess the human resource requirements in a given situation....................6
LO2.3 Develop a human resources plan for Nestle.............................................6
LO 2.4 Critically evaluate how a human resources plan can contribute to meeting the
objectives set by Nestle....................................................................................7
Task 3...............................................................................................................7
LO 3.1 Explain the purpose of human resource management policies in Nestle......7
LO 3.2 Analyze the impact of regulatory requirements on human resource policies in
Nestle............................................................................................................8
Task 4...............................................................................................................8
LO 4.1 Analyze the impact of an organizational structure on the management of
human resources within Nestle..........................................................................8
LO 4.2 Analyze the impact of an organizational culture on the management of
human resources of Nestle................................................................................9
LO 4.3 Examine how the effectiveness of human resources management is
monitored in Nestle..........................................................................................9
LO 4.4 Make justified recommendations to improve the effectiveness of human
resources management in Nestle.......................................................................9
Conclusion.......................................................................................................10
References......................................................................................................11
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Introduction
Strategic human resource management also known as SHRM is the process that focuses on
managing as well as enhancing the overall skill set of employees so that organisational goals
can be attained. It is required to be implemented properly so as to help in attaining competitive
advantage of the firm (Armstrong and Taylor, 2014). The present study has thus made an
attempt to focus on SHRM of Nestle company which is well known on a worldwide basis for its
foods and drinks. Emphasis of the study is thus on assessing how SHRM will support in
attaining of organizational purposes and formulation of a human resource plan followed by
understanding about human resources policy requirements.
Introduction to Nestle
Figure 1 Nestle Logo
(Source: Nestlé, 2017)
Nestle is a food and beverage firm which provides products related to health, wellbeing
and nutrition to the consumers on a worldwide basis. The offerings include baby foods, water,
chocolates, coffee etc. The company has been involved in supplying 200 brands to the people
over the globe. The mission statement is of serving good food and good life to the people that is
tasty, nutritious and can be consumed for the entire day (About us, 2017). The mission
statement has aided the frim in enhancing the overall lives of people through its wide range of
nutritive and healthy solutions. The HR team of the company is involved in making products that
enhance the life quality of the masses. The company also helps the staff in working up to their
full potential. The management has also set a high performance culture which lays focus on
diversity, innovativeness and employee growth so as to help in overall development (Nestle,
2017) There is further a presence of Talent Assessment and Succession Planning for the staff
which may assist in moving forward in the career path (Development, 2018).
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Task 1
LO 1.1 Explain the importance of strategic human resource management
in Nestle
A very crucial role is played by SHRM in carrying out short, middle and long term planning with
the firm. It is essential within Nestle so as to create a link between HRM and strategic objectives
of the company so that business productivity can be improved in the best possible manner.
Nestle is further able to develop the right kind of organizational culture so that overall working of
employees can be improved and flexible work place can be created (Reddy, and Reddy, 2018).
A major role is also played in creating strategies for the firm and bringing a change in them as
per the need of external factors that impact the working of the company. Nestle has also
emphasized on activities related to recruitment, selection training and development so that
innovative products can be developed. It is only on account of SHRM that positive and
consistent results had been given by the company. The emphasis should thus be on
maintaining the benefits of SHRM and focusing on the flaws linked with it.
LO 1.2 Assess the purpose of strategic human resource management
activities in Nestle
Various purposes are fulfilled by SHRM within Nestle which are as follows;
 SHRM assists in development of motivational practices within the company such as
career-development opportunities; employee-appreciation programs, Corporate
Mentoring Programme and courses at International Training Centre (Development,
2018). It further provides a positive work culture to the staff members so that employees
feel motivated to work. The SHRM has further assisted in maintaining the diversified
culture of employees that are a part of different nations. The positive culture has helped
Nestle in attaining a positive sales and profit curve over the years (Jackson, Schuler and
Jiang, 2014).
 The concept of SHRM aids in appointing the best HRM team from over the globe who
can be developed and trained to attain strategic goal with respect to providing good food
and good life to the masses.
 The development of enthusiastic employees also takes place which happens through
creation of short courses, training and lecture sessions so that skill set can be
developed.
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