HRM 5045 Week 2 Discussion 2

HRM 5045 Week 2 Discussion 2 | Capella University 

Why Human Resources Transaction-Based Strategy Is a Dated Approach

You have been promoted from a human resource generalist to the position of deputy HR director for CapraTek. Your supervisor has assigned you to help implement a workforce strategy, but she has told you that you are to use tools that include the traditional HR areas of recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation, and employee relations. Your boss is very traditional and is known as a no-nonsense professional. Others see her as inflexible and behind the times. You cannot use workforce planning, workforce management, succession planning, leadership development, reorganization, or other materials in this course.

Consider the following conditions as you approach the implementation of a new workforce strategy for CapraTek:

·         CapraTek is having difficulty retaining all forms of engineering professionals (civil, mechanical, and electrical).

·         The new president is forward-looking and has stated the HR organization is anchored in the past and overly focused on compliance.

·         While there are no problems with CapraTek managers seeking promotion, the quality of these same people is mediocre, at best.

Response Guidelines

Read the posts of your peers and respond to two. Provide comments and questions that encourage critical thinking and insight on workforce planning and strategy implementation. Your response should extend the discussion and stimulate other learners to clarify, strengthen, and extend their dialogue. Consider sharing professional experiences and find additional articles to support your views. Use APA style and format, if applicable.

Learning Components

This activity will help you achieve the following learning components:

·         Apply knowledge of correct use of APA style.

·         Apply masters-level skill in critical thinking, research, and writing.

·         Cite and reference resources, giving appropriate credit for another’s work.

·         Use feedback from instructor and peers to improve writing skills.

·         Assess how organizational success can be achieved through investment in employees.