1. MGT 3513 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DR. MARLER Strategic Human Resource Management (Chapter 1) “It's better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you'll drift in that direction.” Warren Buffett

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3. CHAPTER 1

4. Questions Describe the role of a manager. What is a line employee? What is a staff employee? Which is more specific – a human resources strategy or a human resource tactic? Explain these terms.

5. Strategic Management & HRM

6. Questions What are environmental challenges?  Give an example from your book. How has the Internet Revolution changed things for companies? Hint: Your book lists 5 ways! Today’s workforce is more diverse than in the past. What are some trends in the demographics of the U.S. workforce?

7. Let’s Discuss Together… Globalization has brought about dramatic change.  Creating worldwide company culture  Worldwide recruiting  Virtual workforce  What is the difference between private-sector and public-sector organizations?

8. Questions Why are companies increasingly offering “family friendly” programs? Which sector is experiencing more growth - - manufacturing or service? Explain how this type of economic growth may pose a problem in terms of finding qualified employees to fill jobs.

9. Questions How does your book define organizational challenges? What is decentralization? What is downsizing? What has been the trend in terms of organizational structure over the past two decades?

10. Centralization Decentralization Decisions are made at ________________ of the organization Decisions come from ________________ Decisions are made at ________________ of the organization Decisions come from ________________ Decision Making: Centralized vs. Decentralized

11. Organizational Structure

12. Company Culture What is organizational culture? How would you describe the culture of these companies? http://www.google.com/intl/en/about/ http://www.berkshirehathaway.com/

13. Questions Give some examples of companies whose organizational cultures are visible to outsiders. (answer not in book…tell me your opinion)  Innovative ____________________________  Can you think of another organization with a strong culture? ________________________

14. Dr. Marler’s Unsolicited Advice on INTERVIEWING Want to show a company that you are genuinely interested in learning more about them??? Consider asking them about company culture.  How would you describe the culture of your organization?  What is unique about your company’s culture?  How is your company’s culture different from your competitors?

15. Questions The impact of technology… What is telecommuting? Explain the issue of unethical use of data. What is electronic monitoring? What is egalitarianism?

16. Questions What is outsourcing? Why do companies use outsourcing? What are some common problems with outsourcing?

17. Questions What is empowerment? What is brain drain? http://www.msbraindrain.com/the-issue

18. Questions What is corporate strategy? What is business unit strategy? http://www.gapinc.com/content/gapinc/html/about us/ourbrands.html http://www.gapinc.com/content/gapinc/html/about us/ourbrands.html

19. Porter’s Business Unit Strategies Overall cost leadership strategy

20. Porter’s Business Unit Strategies Differentiation

21. Porter’s Business Unit Strategies Focus strategy  Can be differentiation  Can be cost-leadership

22. Miles & Snow’s Business Strategies Defenders Prospectors

23. For Future Class Meetings Be prepared to be called on to answer discussion questions