Introduction OS352 Strategic HR Management S. Fisher August 26, 2003

Agenda Introductions Syllabus and schedule What is HR all about?

Send me an … Name Major Interesting work experience Anything else you think I should know

Discussion questions How will HR be different than OB? What do you expect to learn in this class?

My web site Materials for classes are posted Provides access to – Class notes – Web readings, links – Textbook website

Syllabus Approach to the class Performance evaluation – Two exams – Scavenger hunt exercise – SAP exercises – Take-home essays – Participation

The HR Lifecycle Think about the HR events in the life of a typical employee – What is an employee ’ s first interaction with an organization ’ s HR system? – What kind of interactions is an employee likely to have throughout his/her career?

What is the HR function? What are the goals of HRM? Roles of HR staff – Transactional (traditional view) – Employee relations – Functional expertise – Business partner/strategic

HR Stakeholders HR is responsible to many different stakeholders – Management – Employees – Unions – Regulatory agencies (for example, EEOC) – Shareholders Must balance desires of multiple stakeholders

For next class Read Noe chapter 1 Why do we need to manage human resources? How do HR and org strategy connect? Don ’ t forget to send by Sept. 2