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

2. Agenda Introductions Syllabus and schedule What is HR all about?

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

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

5. My web site www.clarkson.edu/~sfisher Materials for classes are posted Provides access to – Class notes – Web readings, links – Textbook website

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

7. 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?

8. 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

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

10. 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 email by Sept. 2