Conestoga College HRM8130: Canadian Cancer Society Strategic Analysis

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the Canadian Cancer Society, fulfilling the requirements of an HRM8130 assignment from Conestoga College. It begins with an overview of the organization's vision and values, emphasizing its commitment to eradicating cancer and improving the lives of those affected. The report then conducts a detailed SWOT analysis, identifying the organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, considering factors such as financial resources, research capabilities, and competitive landscape. Strategies to address the SWOT analysis are proposed, including partnering strategies, fundraising programs, and health education campaigns. Furthermore, the report links various business strategies to corresponding HR initiatives, such as skill development, creating employment opportunities, and talent management. The analysis is supported by relevant academic references, providing a well-rounded perspective on strategic human resource management within the context of a non-profit organization.

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Human resource management
Name
Institution

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Canadian cancer society
Vision
The vision statement of the Canadian cancer society, which is a national, community-
based organization of volunteers, can be summarized to be the eradication of cancer and
enhancement of the living standards of people living with cancer within the community. The
vision statement of the Canadian cancer society has been supported through funding of the
cancer research by both the government and the good wishers, empowering and supporting
people living with cancer and also advocating for better health policies to improve health care
provision in the state.
Values
Caring. The Canadian cancer society is very passionate and caring for people living with
cancer. By being respectful and emphatic to people who have been diagnosed with cancerous
cells and families of people living with diseases based on the belief that everyone must be treated
equally with respect and dignity despite their health status.
Courage. The organization values determination from the volunteers and staff members in
taking every step to affect the positive change in the lives of people living with cancer through
research work and the provision of other services to such individuals and families affected.
Integrity. The value of integrity has been displayed by the act of honesty and ethical practices
from the volunteers and staff while handling patients who have cancer. Virtue and moral action
have contributed to better decision making and peaceful coexistence within the organization.
Progressive. The organization values the history of continuous learning as they work towards
improving and developing all levels of the organization for the betterment of research work.

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SWOT analysis of the organization
Strength
The Canadian cancer society has been positively impacting the lives of people and families
who have been affected by the cancerous cells through collaboration and teamwork with other
non-governmental organizations in the provision of essential services and among the volunteers
within the organization, respectively. Support from local people and government has been their
main strength since they get financial support from good wishers and the government. Integrity
and trust within the organization have also contributed to the powers of the organization.
Weakness
The organization has been limited by various factors like insufficient research equipment,
skilled volunteers to aid in research work, and also financial constraints since the research
process requires a lot of resources that need a huge capital to finance. This has become a major
weakness for the organization in conducting their research. Research and screening types of
equipment for cancerous screen cells are expensive; therefore, the organization has been forced
to seek funding from the national government to purchase such types of equipment.
Opportunities
The organization has the opportunity to partner with other health organizations in the country
and globally, like world health organization, so they can work together to find the best solution
for cancer. Partnering with the non-governmental organization within the country will be
beneficial to the organization in terms of the resources contributed by the other organization
hence contributes to the better living standard of the individuals and families affected by cancer.

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Threats
Limitations mentioned above, like finance, research equipment, and expertise has negatively
affected the research process since the organization cannot offer a timely solution on the cancer
disease due to lack of research resources like expertise and types of equipment thus leading to
continuous suffering to the individuals and families affected by the disease. Competition from
other non-governmental organizations has limited government funding they were receiving
before in support of people living with cancer; hence the organization has been forced to look for
an alternative source of funds.
Strategies to address SWOT analysis
1. Partnering strategy. The organization should consider partnering with other
organizations to cut down the cost of research and support for the affected
individuals and families (Anderson, Donald.2017).
2. The organization should consider fundraising programs to aid limit financial
shortages to finance their research project has previously reported.
3. Conducting health education and campaign against cancer. The strategy will help
reduce the number of cancer casualties.
4. Regularly cancer screening strategy is likely to reduce the number of cancer
patients since the cancerous cells can be terminated at the early stages (DeCenzo,
Robbins & Verhulst, 2016).
Business Strategy #1 HR Strategy/Initiative

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Increasing software engineering Learning and development of new skills
(Belcourt, et al., 2020).
Business Strategy #2
Introduction of smart phones in the market
HR Strategy/Initiative
Creation of employment opportunities for the
sales agents ( Catano, Wiesner, Hackett,
2018).
Business Strategy #3
Building vocational training center
HR Strategy
Acquisition of knowledge and skills (Bratton
& Gold, 2017).
Business Strategy #4
organizing sports competition
HR Strategy
Developing talents among the participants
(Piccoli, 2020).
Link HR initiatives to business strategies

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References
Anderson, D. (2017). Organization Development (4th Ed). Toronto, ON: Sage
Publishing.
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Resources (9th Ed.) Toronto, ON: Nelson Education ltd.
Bratton, J., & Gold, J. (2017). Human resource management: theory and practice. Palgrave.
Catano, V., Wiesner, W., Hackett, R. (2018). Recruitment and Selection in Canada (7th
Ed) Toronto, ON: Nelson Education ltd.
DeCenzo, D. A., Robbins, S. P., & Verhulst, S. L. (2016). Fundamentals of human resource
management. John Wiley & Sons.
Piccoli, S. (2020). Talent Management Materials – Sandra Piccoli and Associates.
2020.