Strategic Human Resource Management

This assignment provides an overview of strategic human resource management (SHRM) concepts, models, and practices. It includes a list of relevant research papers and articles on SHRM, covering topics such as intellectual capital maturity, electronic human resources management, and the role of strategic agility in acquisitions. The assignment also discusses corporate social responsibility as a strategic shield against costs of earnings management practices and management of human resource surplus. A summary of key points is provided, along with links to online resources and a visual illustration of the SHRM model.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Effect of the structure and culture of organisations on human resource management
strategies......................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Importance of financial resources in the creation of a human resource management
strategy........................................................................................................................................4
D1 Factors affecting human resource management in a named organisation.............................5
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................6
M1 Impact of government legislation on human resource management strategies....................6
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
2.1Different models of strategic human resource management..................................................7
2.2 Human resource management contributes to the achievement of the organisation’s
strategic plans..............................................................................................................................8
M1 An evaluation of the different models of preparing strategic human resource management
plans for an organisation such as EasiClean Plc.........................................................................9
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................10
3.1 Assess the factors to be considered when preparing human resource management
strategies....................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Evaluate the key elements of a human resource management strategy..............................11
M1 Discusses how internal and external factors impact on the elements of human resources
management strategies..............................................................................................................12
D1 Evaluate the model used by an organisation in the development of its hr strategy............13
TASK 5..........................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Develop a strategic human resource management strategy for an organisation.................13
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................16

INTRODUCTION
Human resource management is considered as most important function that helps a
company in achievement of its organisational objectives. Human resource managers are
responsible for development of strategies in order to manage workplace environment which
further enable workers to achieve organisational goals (Alfes and et. al., 2013). The present
report is going to describe the manner in which HRM contributes in effective achievement of
business goals. Moreover, strategic human resource management refers to a procedure in which
linkage is created between strategic objective and goal of a company. This link assists in
improving as well as developing performance of an organization. It is beneficial for a company
in various ways such as through it a firm can enhance its productivity, gain competitive
advancement, conduct innovation and many more. Organization taken for this assignment is
EasiClean plc, which is an 100 year old organization known to manufacture soaps and
detergents. This soap manufacturer is planning to diversify its products range through venturing
into paper based products like baby wipes and tissues. The management for this organisation is
aiming to develop and adopt strategic human resources management practices so that business
growth could be availed effectively and efficiently. Along with this business is planning to
expand its business operations in more 15 countries for which they are launching more
subsidiaries such as beauty products. Topics covered in this report are structure and culture of a
firm, importance of financial resources needed for HRM strategy and factors which affect HRM
within a firm. This report will also include impact of legislation at HRM and different model of
HRM which help an organization in achieving its goal and objectives. There will be a
consideration of key factors and elements that must be considered while developing strategies of
HRM. This final section of this report will cover different barriers to change and ways to
overcome them through application of suitable leadership approach along with their advantages
and disadvantages.
TASK 1
1.1 Effect of the structure and culture of organisations on human resource management strategies
Human resource management strategy refers to a procedure which helps an organization
in attaining their goal through successful functioning of tasks. To achieve this ideal state
manager responsible for managing human resource must adopt various strategies which directly

and indirectly impact on structure as well as working culture of a company (Budhwar and
Debrah, 2013). These human resource management strategies are classified into several areas
which are explain below in respect of EasiClean plc:-
 Talent of employees: It refers to an aptitude or skill which has been brought by
employee in an organisation. To improve the same, manger of a company develops
strategies so that they can train and enhance skills of their employees for smooth
operations. This enhancement of skills and capabilities could be achieved by developing
various programmes related to training as well as development of skill, ability and
knowledge. But when a EasiClean plc adopt this strategy it will impact on their structure
and culture as they do not have culture relating to improvement of human resource. So
that staffs able to enhance their knowledge in more effective way and implement it at
workplace properly.
 Leadership at a company: Leader of a company play very important role in growing or
diminishing a business. This is so because each and every person at a workplace follow
guidelines of his leader (Chelladurai and Kerwin, 2017). Hence it is essential for an
organization to hire appropriate leaders which help them in maintaining and developing
appropriate structure and culture in order to achieve goal. In respect of respective
company their leader develop appropriate strategies according to structure and culture so
that it will not impact on performance of staffs. Along with this when employer develop
any strategy it will also impact on respective company structure and culture because they
have to conduct changes accordingly.
 Effects of size and structure of organisation: There are different types of organisational
structure such as flat, hierarchy. EasiClean plc company use flat structure which will
directly impact on human resource management strategy. In this, HR manager able to
involve their all employees in making of HRM practices. As it will help an organisation
to attain long term goals and objectives within given time duration.
 Geographical range of operations: EasiClean plc have their operations in different nations
which will directly influence on human resource management strategy. Business
operations is a part of culture in which, company need to communicate all information to
their employees about the expansion of business operations in geographical area.

 Nature of functions: It is another important part of organisation structure which is depend
on different functions of an enterprises. These functions mainly related with HRM,
Operations etc. Flat structure help EasiClean plc to involve their all employees in
decision making process of implementation of HRM strategy. As it will help them to gain
competitive benefits within given time duration.
1.2 Importance of financial resources in the creation of a human resource management strategy
Human resource management strategies are the plan which result in implementing various
functions within HRM department department of an organisation. In addition to this, these
strategies are guided through overall blueprint of EasiClean plc. These undertakings helps a
company in accomplishing their long term goals with the assistance of Staff members. There
strategies are classified with four categories i.e., talent, planning, leadership and performance
culture as well as financial resources play important role in human resource management
strategies :-
1. Talent – It represent human capital of company which can be considered as most
important element for the success of business. Although, employees are crucial asset of
EasiClaen Plc which they should strive to maintain for a longer period of time (Huselid
and Becker, 2011). HR division have to forecast staffing needs which may arise in the
future so that they can be hired and retained with an organisation for longer period of
time. In all these financial resources play important role because there is requirement of
funds for hiring and motivating capable employees with the business. Planning – It is related to the future activity of company, for instance: conducting regular
survey to identify employees satisfaction can be considered as one of the approach to
build future strategies. In this, HRM department can give important insights to business
leaders on what needs to be done in the future such as providing them extra benefits in
monetary form. Moreover, for conducting this survey there is requirement of funds as
well as for fulfilling customer requirement also.
 Performance culture – It is important to have performance oriented culture within
organisation so that day to day activity will be performed in better manner. EasiClean plc.
have to provide training and development session to the staff members so they get more
aware of their performance and make efforts into improving the same (López-Nicolás and
Meroño-Cerdán, 2011). For this entire procedure there is requirement of hiring expertise

which require financial resources. Because without funds payment to expertise and
arrangement of entire set up will be not possible.
 Financial resources: Accurate amount of capital is most essential and necessary resource
for EasiClean plc to develop human resource management strategy. HRM strategy
mainly related with employees, success, rewarding, employees recruitment etc. For this,
company need accurate amount of capital which will help an organisation to achieve long
term goals and objectives within given time duration. There are different resources such
as bank loan, venture capital, debenture etc. all these are consider essential resources
which will help an enterprise to collect accurate amount of capital for implementing best
HRM strategy.
This is how financial resources have its importance role on human resource management
strategy. Because for day to day operations there is requirement of funds without financial
resources it is not possible to do work in effective manner.
D1 Factors affecting human resource management in a named organisation
There are several factors in which affect day to day operations of Human resource management
within an organisation. In relation of EasiClean Plc there are mainly 4 factors which are affecting
human resource management practices are mentioned below:
 Government Regulation – Regulations are rules and directives which are imposed by
government upon business organisations. The government have formed separate rules
and regulation for businesses operating at different scale. In this situation, it is
responsibility of human resource department within organisation to work under the given
regulations. Such government regulation influence every procedure of Human resource
department with EasiClean Plc. Such as hiring, training, termination, compensation and
so on (Marvel, Davis and Sproul, 2016). Without adhering to such regulations
organisation can be fined extensively which if it was bad enough then result in shut down
company.
 Economic condition – It is one of the biggest external influences which focuses on
present economic circumstances in the country. It not only affect to talent pool, but it also
may impact on the ability of a business to hire capable candidate. It is essential for a
business to prepare contingency plans to deal with economic uncertainties in the future.
It is very crucial for EasiClean plc. to create a plan for when there is an economic

downturn. Every business can make due in a bad economy if they have a rainy day fund
or plan to fight against harsh surroundings.
 Technology Advancement – This is an external factor because in company when new
technologies are implemented, it is responsibility of Human resource department to look
for downsize as well as they ways of saving money. Applying new technology in
EasiClaen plc result in revolutionizing the way of they are doing business not only in
relation of consumer but also in internal factor like cost saving (Mahoney and Kor, 2015).
For instance, applying technology reduce requirement of workforce because most of the
daily basis activity done with the help of machinery and few staff member will be
required for operating them,
 Workforce Demographics – In organisation, as time is passing older generation
employees retires as well as new generation workforce are entering. Within this situation
human resource management have to implement such way that will attract more and
more candidates for vacant seats. EasiClaer plc have to hire candidates in different
manner as well as offer various types of compensation packages which work in attracting
younger generation. In addition to this, respective organisation have to offer work
environment which will good for working these employees.
TASK 2
M1 Impact of government legislation on human resource management strategies.
Policies and regulations developed by government directly and indirectly impact on
human resource strategies. The reason for the same is that HR manager has to develop strategies
and policies keeping in mind rules and regulation which has been formed by the government.
Along with this it will also help them in conducting their work or task in smooth and proper
manner through eliminating government intervention. Some of the major impact of government
legislation on HRM strategies of EasiClean plc. Are given below:-
 Anti discrimination Act during hiring: It is essential for a company to adopt Civil right
Act, 1964 so that they can avoid discrimination situation while hiring employees.
Discrimination can be done on various basis such as race, colour, gender, religion, values,
beliefs and so on (George, Schillebeeckx and Liak, 2015). While conforming with
respective legislation EasiClean plc. will be able to reduce discrimination situation at

their workplace that leads to hire of appropriate employees on the basis of their
knowledge, skills and ability.
 Regulation related to protecting wage and overtime: It refers to a legislation which is
based on right of employees that they must get wage according to their work. The
employees who are working more than the described time limit per week must be
awarded with overtime benefits. In context of EasiClean plc they provide or decide wage
of their employees according to law and skills. As well as they also provide extra pay
when any staff do overtime.
 Protection of disability and medical privacy: It is necessary for a company to develop
strategies and plan related to medical facilities for disables and medically privacy staffs
through which they also fell connected towards the company and accomplish their work
effectively (Emeagwal and Ogbonmwan, 2018). In context of EasiClean plc they provide
all medical facilities to their staffs so that they feel safe and accomplish their task
properly.
 Data protection act 2018: This act controls how individual information or data is applied
by companies, organisations or the government. In this act, company must record
accurate information to their employees which will help them to retain worker for long
time. It introduces as a part of human resource management strategy.
 Health & Safety Act 1974: Main purpose of this act is to work on employee's health and
safety within an organisation. HRM strategy mainly related with people, recruitment of
employees etc. Along with this, employees safety is important part for the success and
growth of an organisation. This act positively impact on HRM strategy as it will help an
organisation to retain employees for long time and achieve better results within given
time duration.
TASK 3
2.1Different models of strategic human resource management
Strategic HRM refers to the practice of bringing high talented people at workplace,
developing skills of them, providing appraisals for their long term retention and more. In this
regard, when human resource managers strategically develop the plans related to recruitment,
training, rewarding and compensation on the basis of organizational goals then, it helps in

increasing a greater chance of achievement of success (Rani, 2018). There are various models
which can be adopt by an organization for conducting effective strategic human resource
management. Model of strategic human resource management of EasiClean plc is given below:-
According to above given model strategy is divided into two parts which help respective
company in developing strategies. Business strategy: It refers to term which is describe as combination all decision which
is taken by a leader and performed by subordinates in order to accomplish task for
attaining goal as well as objective. Through which they also able to gain competitive
advancement at a marketplace (Morley, Heraty and Michailova, 2016). Further it will
divided into two factors that is given below:
Internal environment- It include factors like culture, structure, policies, employment
skill and past strategies which are generally in control of an organization as well as they can
update it according to their requirement.
External environment-It include factors like competitors, government policies,
technology, economics, market trends and so on which impact on a company from outside and it
is not in control of company.
It is necessary for respective company to develop strategies and plans according to above
given factors so that they can attain their goal and objective properly.
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llustration 1: strategic human resource management model
(Source: strategic human resource management model, 2019)

 Overall HR strategy: It refers to a process in which manager of a company will develop
strategy according to requirement for attaining objective. This will also consider various
diverse factors such as HR planning, decision related to work system and job, activities of
staffs, requirement of employees, communication strategy and many more. This HR
strategy is further classified into several strategies which help company in attaining goal
as well as objective such as Resourcing strategy, Human resource development strategy,
Reward strategy and employee relation strategy.
The 8-box model by Paul Boselie
A different HR model that’s often applied to model what an organisation do in human
resource, is the 8-box model by Paul Boselie. This model shows various external as well as
internal factors that impact the effectiveness of what an enterprise do in human resource.
According to this The core process in the middle starts with the design. This model
explained company’s history, culture as well as technology applied are all factors that impact
how an organisation communicate in Human resource, what they want to accomplish, and how
effective they are in our Human resource policies. All these factors directly influence our human
resource strategy.
2.2 Human resource management contributes to the achievement of the organisation’s strategic
plans
Strategic plans are those which define strategy as well as direction and decision making
on allocation of resources for pursuing this strategy. Human resources department can conduct
several activities in relation of customer so they will help in achieving organisation strategic

plans (Rossi and et.al., 2016). For this purpose, HR managers of EasiClean plc. perform a series
of activities for achieving organisations strategic plans. It includes:-
Recruitment and selection: It considers as main function of HRM where managers of
Emirates use online method and personal interviews, for providing jobs to most eligible
candidates. They concern more on skills and knowledge of interest applicants within soap and
detergent manufacturing industries in order to offer them job. This would help respective
company in bringing both fresh candidates and experienced persons within various departments,
as per requirement of business.
Training and development: After recruiting new recruiters, HR department of EasiClean
Plc also organize a three-month training program to develop their skills. Along with this, due to
modification in technologies and working style, they also provide training for existing staff to
enhance their knowledge (Kavanagh and Johnson, 2017). Thus, both processes help in
developing and increasing productivity of workers, for achievement of targeted mission of
respective soap and detergent manufacturing company.
Organizational culture: As there is a large number of employees working within
EasiClaen company who belongs to different-different culture. Therefore, to manage such a large
workplace and maintaining positivity at workplace, HR managers mainly concern on developing
an effective organisation culture. Here, focus on people-centered approach, they have
implemented a task culture in hierarchical manner. This organizational culture of EasiClean Plc
mainly emphasizes on promoting staff members to embrace challenge and adopt change. HR
managers are hereby, concern on main key corporate values that are imaginative, curious,
innovative, brave, pioneering and ambitious.
Performance appraisals: For retention of staff especially cabin crew members and others,
HR managers also provide appraisals to each, by measuring their performance and contribution
in achievement of business objectives. For this purpose, they provide both monetary and non-
monetary awards to staff for boosting their morale to give commitment for better performances.
Thus, all these major operations of human resource management show the contributions
of HRM towards achievement of organisational strategic plans of EasiClean Plc.

M1 An evaluation of the different models of preparing strategic human resource management
plans for an organisation such as EasiClean Plc.
There are various model of strategic human resource management that can be adopted by
an organisation in order to develop strategies as well as plans accordingly which leads to
attainment of goal properly and effectively (Engert, Rauter and Baumgartner, 2016). Along with
this through these model manager of a firm also able to motivate and encourage their employees
to conduct work properly so that they achieve goal. Some major of them which can be adopted
by EasiClean Plc are given below:-
Proposed Model: This model is used by a company in order to develop strategy and
policies according to requirement of a company. In respective model manger of EasiClean Plc
conduct evaluation of business strategy and HR business strategy that will help them in
developing or designing strategies as well as polices in effective manner (Mone and London,
2018). Along with this through this model company also able to analysis internal as well as
external business environment so that they can identify issues and requirement required to
develop policies and strategies. It is most essential and useful model which will help an
organisation gain long term goals and objectives within given time duration. With the help of this
mode, company can easily implement human resource management stargate which will further
assist in retention of employees for log time.
Functional SHRM process model: According to this model an organisation develop
strategies according to function which they are conducting in order to attain objective. Along
with this for its evaluation manger of respective company may adopt strategy such as BGC
matrix in which all functions are divided into four major factors i.e. star, cow, dog and question
mark. Through this they may also evaluate performance of function which is conducted by
respective company in order to achieve objective. With the help of this model, human resource
management of an organisation can easily do their functions and activities in systematic manner.
The Society for Human Resources Management introduces as the premier professional enterprise
for human resource managers, generalists as well as directors. The SHRM offers HR related
news, forecasting as well as public policy support. Along with this, they also give online and in-
person training, resources and events.

TASK 4
3.1 Assess the factors to be considered when preparing human resource management strategies
The Human resource management strategies are related to organisation planning for
managing people, structure, culture, training and development as well as determine how staff
member's will get fit for the growth of EasiClean Plc. It is important for HR manager of
respective organisation to consider some factors while preparing human resource management
strategies. Explanation of these factors are as follows :-
 New technology development – In this competitive business era there is an continuous
improvement in technology on a regular basis. Improvement in technology and its
implementation require new skills and capabilities of the existing employees. Thus, while
making strategies it is necessary to be aware about the proficiencies as well as training
needs so that existing capabilities can be identified and improved upon so that advanced
technology could be successfully operated (Ahmad, 2015). In addition to this, New
offerings require recruiting high skilled personnel or can train existing staff members to
meet the requirement. But it is necessary to ensure that HR managers of EasiClaen Plc.
have knowledge related to new equipment needed so they can build skills, and most
likely salary enhancements, within the plan.
 Legal and regulatory changes – There are several rules and regulation related to
employment and are considered to be crucial when forming Human resource planning. It
is difficult for business to cope with frequent changes in legal and regulatory changes .
Thus, to avoid penalties as well as any illegal activity in relation of employees it is
important to implement all the rules and regulation while preparing human resource
strategies in effective manner.
 Social issues and trends - Several social factors may influence EasiClean Plc. HRM
strategies, but require to take into consideration equalities as well as diversity in specific
(Secundo and et.al., 2015). Where there is a clear discrepancy of one social group, it’s a
good idea to build in ways of opening up new opportunities.
Thus, above mention all the factors have to be consider while while preparing human
resource management strategies. Because all these will assist in effective preparation of
strategies.

3.2 Evaluate the key elements of a human resource management strategy.
Human resource management is important division of an organisation as it ensures
smooth operations of a business. It is essential to prepare suitable HR strategy overall working of
EasiClaen Plc so that work oriented culture could be formed. It is duty of HR manager within
organisation to design effective strategy so that work can be done in effective manner without
any error. There are some key elements of human resource management strategy explanation of
these are as follows :-
 Training and development is one of most approachable HRM strategy. This element
focuses on designing respective session in effective manner so they can enhance skills
and knowledge of staff members (Amuna And et.al., 2017). Along with this, such
practices result in employees satisfaction and motivation which is most important work of
HR manager within EasiClean Plc.. Example: X company provide effective traning and
development to their staff members so that their work performance increases at a rapid
scale. When firm is bale to nourish the skills and abilities of the employees then
recruitment and selection is reduced as enterprise is able to retain them for longer time
period.
 HR department design strategy for their organisation to hire new candidates so they can
fulfil vacant job position in the organisation. In addition to this, it is necessary to bring
employees with new skills as well as knowledge in EasiClaen Plc so they can do work in
unique or new style which help in accomplishing goals and objective in easy manner with
cost effectiveness method. Thus, another key element of HRM strategy is recruitment and
selection of employees. Example: Y firm HR design tactics for the selection of capable
and skilled staff members so that best outcomes can be achieved in the given time frame.
It al;so assist the organization to improve the work performance of the management in a
positive manner.
 Building positive culture in company is also duty of HR manager of EasiClean Plc.
Because if their will be friendly environment within organisation then productivity will
increase as well as level of customer satisfaction also (Singh and Rao, 2015). This
minimise chances of conflict rising within staff members as well as help in building
positive relation within each other. Example: A coma-pies HR manger is accountable to
build positive culture in the working premises due to which existing employees get

motivated to perform better. By hiring killed workers for the vacant post the overall
outcomes of the administration increases and goodwill raises in the market.
Above mention are the key element of human resource management strategy all these
play important role in company and help in accomplishing goals as well as objectives.
M1 Discusses how internal and external factors impact on the elements of human resources
management strategies
It has been identified that elements of internal and external environment can carry a
significant impact upon the HRM strategies. Therefore it is the responsibility of Human resource
manager to take into consideration both the factors so that appropriate human resource strategies
could be developed. Impact of internals and external factors on HRM strategies are explain
below:-
 Training and development: Training and development activities undertaken in an
organisation can be influenced by internals and external factors. The reason is that when
a company decide to provide training to employees they have to identify which method is
more appropriate. Such as they can arrange training and development session within a
workplace through some experienced or they can hire any expert form outside. Along
with this they also need to compare costing which they may incurred of they adopt
internal method and external method. Effective training helps the employees to come up
with positive results in the market which is positive sign for the firm. By doing so market
ratio and profitability volume increases at a tremendous scale in the cut throat
competitive world.
 Recruitment and selection: While hire or selecting employees according to requirement
company managers needs to evaluate internal and external environment so that they must
develop strategy and budget accordingly (Wei, 2017). Along with this through these
factors company may hire appropriate candidates which is based on right person at the
right job. Right participant at a right place raises the performance of the company at a
rapid scale. Due to which tough standards are set for other enterprise in the market.

Recruiting capable nominee is a positive sign or the firm as it helps to motivate other
workers to perform effectively and efficiently.
 Positive culture: Culture of a company help an organization in developing appropriate
working condition at a workplace. Internal and external environment also impact on this
factors because when any change occur company need to update their strategies related to
culture in proper manner which leads to attainment of goal as well as objective. Smooth
working in an business brings best results in the market place. It directly or indiorectly
helps to raise productivity level in the market due to which set goals are meet on time.
D1 Evaluate the model used by an organisation in the development of its hr strategy
There are various ways through which Human Resource strategies can be developed if
followed within an organization. It includes conducting HR audit, Review metrics, Research
Human Resource trends, Consulting department Heads and Employees, Incorporate mission and
vision of an organization. In HR audit, HR manager will be able to identify the gaps if any by out
looking the current processes and make corrective actions accordingly (Giannakis, Harker and
Baum, 2015). Under HR metrics, HR manager will able to measures the actual performance with
standard performance. Under HR trends, the HR manager identify the current trends which are
mostly adopted by their rivals in competitive market. Along with this, consulting with experts in
order to make corrective and effective decision so as to frame human resource management
strategies in such an effective manner that will help in achieving organizational goals and
objectives .HRM plays vital role in raising the productivity of the employees. It aid the workers
to perform better in the working premises due to which best results are achieved.
TASK 5
4.1 Develop a strategic human resource management strategy for an organisation
It is necessary for an organization to develop strategic human resource management so
that further improvement in the organisational culture could be carried out. This will help them
in attaining goal and objective properly. For that they must adopt several steps that help in
development of strategies. Development of strategic human resources management strategy for
EasiClean Plc are given below:-
Develop company’s objectives: At this stage manager of EasiClean Plc will develop
objective which they want to achieve in upcoming year or time and which will help them in

attaining goal as well as objective (7 Steps to Strategic Human Resource Management, 2019).
Objective of respective company is to expand its products range through paper products like
tissue and baby wipes. Along with this they are also planning to expand in more countries.
Objectives:
 EasiClean Plc raises the sales by 20% in the coming one year.
 Raise the profit ratio by 40 % by providing 20% discount in the first six months
byEasiClean Plc .
Evaluate capabilities of HR: After management will develop objective which they want
to attain, they will evaluate capabilities of human resource that did they able to attain it in
effective manner (Junni and et.al., 2015). In this EasiClean Plc conduct evaluation of their
employees skills, ability and knowledge. So that they can develop strategies and plans
accordingly in order to attain objective. HR of the EasiClean Plc should plan effective tactics in
order to capture huge market ratio. Firm should use digital marketing strategy in order to
promote their product to the potential customers. As well s social media platform to raise more
customer base.
Evaluate current HR capacity in respect of goals: At this stage manager of respective
company will identify resources which required to attain goal and objective. After this they will
conduct evaluation of current capabilities of human resource so that they can develop strategies
accordingly. By this they also able develop training and development programmes according to
requirement. HR uses resources effectively and efficiently to meet the emerging needs of the
customers. As the resources are scare they should be used in optimum way in order achieve the
set golas and objectives as well as to generate huge profits.
Determine tools required for employees: At this stage manager of respective company
will determine various tools and techniques which is required by staffs so that they can attain
goal and objective properly (Martínez-Ferrero, Banerjee and García-Sánchez, 2016). Along with
this it will also helpful in determining requirement of training and development so that they can
conduct work properly. Good communications kills, problem solver, effective listener, etc. are
some of the skills which HR of the organization need to adhere. All this skills helps HR manger
to retain employees in the enterprise.

Implement and evaluate corrective action plan: According to this stage manager of
EasiClean Plc will implement strategies which they develop in order to attain goal and objective.
Moreover, they must also conduct evaluation so that they can conduct innovation and updation
according to requirement. Effective marketing tactics aid organization to achieve more market
ratio in the cut throat competitive world. By doing so set standards can be achieved goodwill can
be raised in the market. It also helps the organization to come up with innovative idea to meet the
needs and preferences of the customers.
4.2 Explain how the proposed human resources management strategy will support achievement
of the business objectives for this organisation
Human resource department is important part of an organisation because it responsible to
manage overall working in effective manner. The human resource division is crucial when it
comes to motivating staff members and assuring that they are giving their best efforts to the
business. In addition to this, strategies designed by Human resource manager of EasiClean Plc.
Assist in accomplishing goals and objectives because it involve each and important aspect of
company such as training and development session for staff members, hiring new candidates for
filling vacant job position and many other (Sthapit, 2018). As every organisation aim is to
accomplish their objectives in effectual manner as well as in cost effective way these two are
important part of Respective organisation.
Thus, in such manner human resource management strategy help EasiClean plc in
accomplishing their goals as well as objective in effective manner. Along with this, such things
give positive impact on the working of respective organisation because each and every staff
members duties are allocated to them as well as they know in what manner they have to perform
their daily basis activities. From the above discussion it has been concluded that human resource
management strategy is important part of organisation.
KPI is the tool which is used by the organisation so that their performance can be measured and
best results can be achieved in the market place. By using this tool the over all work performance
is raised due to which profitability volume increased at a tremendous scale.
D1 The potential barriers to the implementation of a human resource management strategy
Strategic human resource is one of the crucial approach when it comes to bringing
talented and competitive staff so that organizational goals and objectives should be achieved. In

case of Easiclean Plc while implementing HRM strategies, division can face some issues or
barriers that hinders self interest of them that are as follows;
Implementation of strategy is an systematized process in eliminating the internal hurdles to bring
change in positive manner.
 When implementing any strategy relating to change, employees feel resistance and does
not agree to introduce the latest practices in their working which may reflect negatively
on organisational performance (Nowacki andBachnik, 2016). In case of Easiclean while
implement strategy of HRM they face lack of assessment of an environment and relevant
changes that occurs due to dynamic nature of it with cultural factors also majorly
influence works and procedures of an organization. Employees in an organization not
flexible to change in their working pattern, they fear from changes.
 In Easiclean people resist towards understanding strategic needs of business, resulting
HR strategic initiative change look totally irrelevant. There are some major changes in
structure of department that are fail to established supporting processes to take initiative
and in that case various departments have to face fault of other organization and impacts
in negative way. People and high authorities sometimes when Strategic HRM should be
implement they are unable to actively support their initiative and without proper support
strategies initially failed (Zarim And et.al., 2017). With the major barrier that employees
unable to gain understanding and not positively accept changes that leads towards
negativity in organization.
 People in organization fail to monitor or evaluate of strategic implementation and have to
apply remedial changes in case things not going according to the preplanned activities. In
strategic implementation the major concern before an organization that people are resist
towards adopt and accept changes in positive manner because they feel hesitated and fail
to accept changes.
 In addition to in an organization sometimes, they fail to ensure proper fulfilment of
resources that are an important attribute to comply with changes in that support of HR is
very much crucial to lead changes in positive manner.
 When Easiclean Plc implement strategic HRM activities they require some new kinds of
skills and capabilities for that they have to apply training and development programmes
so that employees can give their best while changes occurs in an organization

(Boxall,2018). So in case of Easiclean Plc the major barrier before them is that people are
resist to accept changes in that case organization have to give suggestions and positively
support them so that they can easily adopt in easy manner.
Strategic implementation of HRM activities are very much crucial for organizational
growth and enhancement to lead in market for that contribution of employees is very much
important. In that scenario organization have to give proper training and development so that
they remain always competitive in marketplace and give their best while changes occurs.
Example: Y company HRM design strategies to motivate the existing employees so that
best out comes can be achieved in the market place. HRM strategies plays a vita; role in the
growth and development of the business in the global market. This provides a path to
achieve desired goals and objectives on time. Recruiting right candidate for the right post is
the main factor which affect the working of the firm. Hiring nominee for the vacant is the
factor for which HRM formulate strategy so that appropriate candidate with required
skills and abilities are selected for the post.
CONCLUSION
From the above discussion it can be concluded that human resource management plays an
essential role in an organisation because with the help of this suitable human resource strategies
could be developed and employed. For this HR manager also develop strategic human resource
strategy which will be further helpful in enhancing and retaining competent skills. When an
organisation develop or adopt HRM strategies it will directly and indirectly impact on structure
and culture in a positive manner. Along with this HR manager also required financial resources
in an appropriate manner so that all the HRM activities can be carried out properly. There are
various strategies and policies which are generally developed according to HRM strategies such
as training and development program, hire appropriate employees and so on. More, a company
also need to adopt legislation so that they conduct work effectively and smoothly in legal
manner. While adopting this they also face various barriers which impact on working of a
company .

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