1. Design and Planning of HR Systems OS554 January 12, 2004 S. Fisher

2. Systems Approach to HR Beer and Eisenstat (1996) noted that organizational alignment or fit should be taken into account when implementing change. What does that mean? Strategic alignment and systems integration (Beatty, Huselid & Schneier, 2003)

3. Designing Systems How is system design related to successful implementation? According to the readings, what steps should we take during design to facilitate effective implementation?

4. Kotter ’ s Eight Steps Which of the eight steps should be done before developing the system? How can organizational leaders develop a sense of urgency around new HR systems?

5. For Monday Prepare an informal analysis of the Strategic Human Resource Planning case (in the packet) Answer the questions Try to find a supporting article Bring your notes – not necessary to actually write the analysis Will discuss the case and my expectations for cases in general