Strategic Human Resource Management

Strategic Human
Resource Management

Contents
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..............................................................................................................................................3
P1 Determine key current trends and developments that influence an organisation’s HR strategy..........3
P2 Analyse how both external and internal factors influence HR strategy and practice..........................5
P3 Apply relevant theories and concepts relating to the growth and development of strategic HRM to
specific organisational examples.............................................................................................................6
P4 Evaluate how appropriate change management models support HR strategy in application to
relevant organisational examples.............................................................................................................8
P5 Explain how HR outcomes can be monitored and measured, and apply this to a specific
organisational situation..........................................................................................................................10
P6 Discuss and evaluate how effective HR management and development can support sustainable
performance and growth to meet organisational objectives...................................................................11
CONCLUSION.........................................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................13
Books and Journal.................................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
The concept of Strategic Human Resource Management highlights upon the advance plans and
procedures that needs to be formulated by business enterprises in order to manage their
workforce in a competent and effective way. Strategic human resource management can be
defined as the management process which involves the systematic addition of strategic
advancements within the HR operations of a business entity in order to attain higher
performances from the employees and motivate them to achieve the goals and aspirations of the
business forms in a prominent manner (Collins, 2021). In hospitality business sector, the role and
importance of strategic human resource management has been increased lately. The reason for
the same can be stated as the need for business enterprises to meet the global requirements and
expectations of the customers in a more defined and effective way. The proposed project report
will highlight upon the emerging trends and its influence upon the respective HR strategies
formulated by the Marriott Organisation within the market environment. It will also assess the
impact of external as well as internal factors upon the HR operations of the concerned business
firm. Moreover, suitable theories and concepts of HRM are also discussed within the respective
report. The report also highlights upon the change management models In the HR department of
the firm. The measurement of human resource outcomes are also mentioned within the proposed
report. Furthermore, the ways in which HR functions and activities can support and encourage
sustainability and growth in the performances of employees is also assessed and discussed within
the concerned report.
MAIN BODY
P1 Determine key current trends and developments that influence an organisation’s HR strategy
In the recent era, numerous trends and advancements have been introduced within the business
environment which may have direct or indirect influence upon the HR operations and strategies
of business enterprises within the hospitality sector ( Greer, 2021). Marriot is a global
multinational hospitality firm that has its business operations scattered in multiple countries
around the globe. The three major trends and advancements within the field of market
environment that has influenced the HR policies and procedure of Marriot are as follows:-

 Global Integration
The global integration and international capitalisation of business firm is one of the most
emerging trends within the hospitality business sector. Marriot also capitalizes upon the global
platform in order to enhance its employee search. The respective firm needs to employ trained
and skilled employees who can meet the global demand and provide enhanced customer
satisfaction as well ( Kaufman, 2020). The respective trend has impacted the hiring and
recruitment strategies of Marriot. The company focuses upon hiring employees from various
parts of the world so that it can create well diversified and competent workforce that can meet
the expectation of international business in an optimal manner.
 Utilization of Technology
Technology is a very integral and significant component of hospitality business. Technology
increases the operational efficiency as well as also modifies the work operations of the
companies operating within the hospitality business environment. In case of Marriot, the
company has optimised upon various technological platforms in order to facilitate its HR
operations. The company has introduced online recruitment process in order to hire talented
individuals within the same. Various portals and software are also formulated by the company in
the human resource department so as to ensure that HR managers are able to manage the
workforce in a systematic and organised way. Technology has also facilitated smooth
coordination and communication within the employees and HR personnel. The employee records
and data are also kept confidential and private with the use of high technology advancement
within the firm. Moreover, technological instruments and procedures are also included within the
training and development process of employees so as to enhance their skill set and efficiency to
the maximum possibility.
 Sustainable Business Approaches
The business environment is extremely unpredictable and uncertain in nature. In order to lead
operations that are long-lasting and successful, Marriot has invested into sustainable program
that can enhance the performance of the company within its target market. The company has
established various new policies, guidelines and norms within its business management
principles in order to ensure that each and every employee is aligned to the standard goal and