Functional areas of business are: Operations, Information Technology, Marketing, Accounting/Finance, and Human Resources. All these areas are expected to contribute to and support the organization's strategic plan. If we assume the model of the organization to be:
Organization > Mission > Goals & Objectives > Strategy
The Goals & Objectives lead to a Strategy that is an organizational strategy as well as a human resources (staffing) strategy. Explore the role of Human Resources as part of the Stategic Planning process of an organization you work for or are familiar with. Describe how important the HR role is in this organization, focusing on how it helps the organization attain its mission and purposes. Identify some specific example where HR principles and policies have had an impact (good or bad) on the organization and its strategy.