- Organization’s methods and procedures for managing people to enhance skills and motivation
- Activities to enhance the organization’s ability to attract, select, retain and motivate people
- An integrated set of processes, programs, and systems in an organization that focus on the effective deployment and development of its employees.
- The concept of fit with the strategic thrusts of the organisation
- HR strategies exist to ensure that the culture, values, structure and processes of the organisation, and the quality, flexibility, motivation and commitment of its members to contribute fully to the achievement of its objectives… should match the business strategy
- The attainment of business objectives through the contribution it makes to the creation of an environment in which people commit themselves to and effectively accomplish the tasks assigned to them.
- Strategic HRM is largely about integration; to ensure that HRM is fully integrated into strategic planning; that HRM policies cohere across policy areas and across hierarchies and that HRM practices are accepted and used by line managers as part of their everyday work
