This report provides a critical review of three journal articles focused on business strategy, leadership, and human resource management. The first article, by Gratton et al. (1999), explores the "people process model" and how business strategies translate into individual and organizational performance, emphasizing the importance of aligning human resource strategies with business goals. The second article, by Alagaraja and Shuck (2015), examines the relationship between organizational engagement and individual performance, developing a conceptual model to understand this connection. It highlights the role of career enhancement programs and employee involvement. The third article, by Dunne et al. (2016), investigates the impact of leadership on small business innovativeness, emphasizing the role of leadership in creating a conducive environment for innovation and employee performance. The review synthesizes the authors' views, drawing conclusions and identifying areas of agreement and assumptions.