Hi!
Can anyone throw some light on Business Plans as a part of the HR Function?
I would like a clearer picture on what the role and goal expectations of the firm would be?
Please do reply.
Thanking You All in anticipation.
Regards,
Shyamali
From India, Nasik
15Can anyone throw some light on Business Plans as a part of the HR Function?
I would like a clearer picture on what the role and goal expectations of the firm would be?
Please do reply.
Thanking You All in anticipation.
Regards,
Shyamali
From India, Nasik
As I understand from your question is what role a HR can play as part of organization or firm.
This depends upon organization work force structure and business model as in today’s knowledge intensive firm HR plays multi dimensional roles as referred strategic synonymously.
At one dimension it’s pure work force or people management functions, on same level another dimension is co-ordination and maintenance of their roles and responsibility as part of internal strategic functions. And another dimension on vertical level is external strategic functions where HR extends their and work force roles and responsibility to organization objective, business, work, key practice, competencies if P-CMM applicable.
This is where HR plays an important role to give direction to it’s work force towards business’s objective and vice versa. It’s should be as hard statement as HR strategic responsibility to manage individual competency and objective to organization competency and work. E.g. simply said Hiring a pilot to rail the train lose-lose situation.
To cultivate and achieve higher objective an bench marking of process and practice needs to be done. Then area’s of improvement are sought and action focus there. It’s old P-D-C-A cycle exercise may work in short
term.
As you work out and find work force and work in symphony you may be able to give further direction to business and plan efficiently & easily.
umalme
From India, Delhi
This depends upon organization work force structure and business model as in today’s knowledge intensive firm HR plays multi dimensional roles as referred strategic synonymously.
At one dimension it’s pure work force or people management functions, on same level another dimension is co-ordination and maintenance of their roles and responsibility as part of internal strategic functions. And another dimension on vertical level is external strategic functions where HR extends their and work force roles and responsibility to organization objective, business, work, key practice, competencies if P-CMM applicable.
This is where HR plays an important role to give direction to it’s work force towards business’s objective and vice versa. It’s should be as hard statement as HR strategic responsibility to manage individual competency and objective to organization competency and work. E.g. simply said Hiring a pilot to rail the train lose-lose situation.
To cultivate and achieve higher objective an bench marking of process and practice needs to be done. Then area’s of improvement are sought and action focus there. It’s old P-D-C-A cycle exercise may work in short
term.
As you work out and find work force and work in symphony you may be able to give further direction to business and plan efficiently & easily.
umalme
From India, Delhi
Hi Umalme,
Thank you for responding.
These are the ongoing activities that are already being taken care of.
However, I am looking forward to something which is not being already done/taken care of.
Thank You once again.
Regards,
Shyamali
From India, Nasik
Thank you for responding.
These are the ongoing activities that are already being taken care of.
However, I am looking forward to something which is not being already done/taken care of.
Thank You once again.
Regards,
Shyamali
From India, Nasik
Hope my understanding of your question is clear.
THIS IS A BROAD GUIDELINE.
THE ACTUAL APPROACH WILL VARY WITH
-SIZE OF THE COMPANY
-NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION
-SITUATIONAL FACTORS
ETC ETC
In most companies, HRM is part of senior management.
HRM makes contribution to the development of
-corporate mission statement
-corporate objectives
-corporate strategy.
Normally the senior management team or TOP management would
consists of
-ceo or managing director
-corporate planning manager
-finance manager
-marketing manager
-manufacturing manager
-sales manager
-supply chain manager
-HR manager
etc.
---------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 1[a]
TOP management would
-evaluate the current [ last 12 months] performance against the
objectives / target set previously, which includes return on investment,
profitability , etc and also the performance of various departments
like marketing, sales, HR, manufacturing, etc etc.
STEP 1 [b]
TOP management will also evaluate the current mission,objectives,
strategies and policies.
-----------------------------------------------
STEP 2[a ]
CEO or MD will take the summary of the evaluation of the current
performance to the board for review.
STEP 2 [ b ]
Based on the review plus the external environmental factors,
the board will make decisions on
-new mission statement
-new corporate objectives
-new corporate governance
-------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 3 [ a ]
TOP management will scan and assess the company's
external environment --political/ economic/social/ technology.
to determine the strategic factors that pose as
OPPORTUNITIES / THREATS.
STEP 3 [ b ]
TOP management will scan and assess the company's
internal environment --structure/ culture/resources etc
to determine the strategic factors that pose as
OPPORTUNITIES / THREATS.
STEP 3[ c ]
TOP MANAGEMENT will analyze the the strengths / weaknesses
of the organization and pinpoint the problems areas that needs
attention and the strengths that could be exploited.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 4
Based on the above analyses, TOP management will generate,
evaluate, and select the best strategic factors.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 5
TOP management will review and revise [ if necessary ] the
mission statement and corporate objectives.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 6
TOP management will generate and evaluate strategy alternatives
and objectives.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 7
This final corporate mission statement, objectives and strategies
becomes the foundation information for the various departments
to work out their departmental objectives/strategies/plans.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 8
After working out their respective objectives/strategies/plans
and the budgets , the departmental managers send their
respective information to the TOP management for
approval.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 9
On receiving the approved package from the TOP management,
the departmental managers develop the implementation plan.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 10.
NOW you have mission/objectives/strategies/plans/budget/schedules.
================================================== ====
IN case of HR, which is a department by itself,
This final corporate mission statement, objectives and strategies
becomes the foundation information for the HR department
to work out your departmental objectives/strategies/plans.
THE HR DEPARTMENT PLANS COULD HAVE 3 PARTS
PART 1 -- plan of action to meet corporate objectives/strategies.
EXAMPLE
*online recruitment
*focus on competence development
*market oriented compensation packages
*organization development programs
etc etc
PART 2 -- plan of action to meet various departmental objectives/strategies.
EXAMPLE
Discuss with the various other departments like sales/ production/
distribution/accounting/ IT etc about their requirements
-for manpower
-recruitments
-replacements
-training
etc etc
Once you get their departmental requirements, HRM develops
-recruitment /selection plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
-training plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
-rewards plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
-development plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
-payroll plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
- performance management plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
-staff/organization communication plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
etc etc
PART 3 -- plan of action to meet HR DEPARTMENT'S OWN INITIATVES.
EXAMPLE
-KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
-ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE CHANGE MANAGEMENT
-HR POLICIES
-HR PROCEDURES
-HR PRACTICES.
ETC ETC.
================================================
HR PLANNING
1.DIFFICULTIES IN HR PLANNING.
-as the economy grows/declines, the demand for HR resources
changes not only in quantity but also in quality/ types.
-social pressure to provide the right environment for employees.
-political pressure to employ local population, irrespective
of skills/ knowledge.
-legal challenges to recruitment / compensation on
discrimination .
-technology changes means getting right type of people
or provide the right type of training.
-competitive pressure to get the right talent at the right
compensation.
-strategic planning seeks strategic HR planning.
-BUDGET constraint put pressure on HR to get the
best resources for the least.
-sales / production increases in business, puts pressure
on HR to recruit more.
-sales / production decreases in business, puts pressure
on HR to rationalise recruitment.
-new venture means demand for new type of skills/ knowledge.
-acquisitions / mergers means rationalization of HR.
-Organization development means HR implementing new
structure, new culture, new systems etc.
-Job redesign means HR implementing new
methods, new process, new systems etc.
-Globalization means managing HR diversity, new culture
change, new training etc.
-HR challenges / difficulties include
*managing retirement
*managing voluntary retirement schemes
*managing terminations
*managing leave of absence.
*managing part time workers/ causals.
*managing layoffs
-Balancing the INTERNAL SUPPLY ESTIMATES AND
EXTERNAL SUPPLY ESTIMATES.
*INTERNAL SUPPLY ESTIMATES
-staff skills inventories
-management inventories
-replacements requirements
-transition requirements
*EXTERNAL SUPPLY ESTIMATES
-labor market supply
-community attitude
-demographic trends
*MANAGING WORK OPTIONS
-shorter weeks
-flexitime
-telecommuting
-virtual organizations.
2.CONCEPTS OF HR PLANNING.
These include
-Recruitment
-Selection
-Induction
-Orientation
-Training
-Developement
-Compensation development
-Salary administration
-Payroll Administration
-Performance Appraisal
-Performance Management
-Industrial Relations
-Counselling
-Promotions
-Terminations
-Transfers
-Staff amenities.
etc.
============================================
IN CORPORATE PLANNING, WE DO NOT USE THE
TERM BUSINESS PLAN---WHICH COULD BE MISINTERPRETED.
WHAT WE HAVE ---HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT PLAN
WHICH IS AN ACTION PLAN TO MEET COMPANY HR NEEDS
AND HR DEVELOPMENT.
SO, AT THE END WHAT WE HAVE IS
-CORPORATE PLAN
-DEPARTMENTAL PLANS
-HR PLAN.
REGARDS
LEO LINGHAM
From India, Mumbai
THIS IS A BROAD GUIDELINE.
THE ACTUAL APPROACH WILL VARY WITH
-SIZE OF THE COMPANY
-NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION
-SITUATIONAL FACTORS
ETC ETC
In most companies, HRM is part of senior management.
HRM makes contribution to the development of
-corporate mission statement
-corporate objectives
-corporate strategy.
Normally the senior management team or TOP management would
consists of
-ceo or managing director
-corporate planning manager
-finance manager
-marketing manager
-manufacturing manager
-sales manager
-supply chain manager
-HR manager
etc.
---------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 1[a]
TOP management would
-evaluate the current [ last 12 months] performance against the
objectives / target set previously, which includes return on investment,
profitability , etc and also the performance of various departments
like marketing, sales, HR, manufacturing, etc etc.
STEP 1 [b]
TOP management will also evaluate the current mission,objectives,
strategies and policies.
-----------------------------------------------
STEP 2[a ]
CEO or MD will take the summary of the evaluation of the current
performance to the board for review.
STEP 2 [ b ]
Based on the review plus the external environmental factors,
the board will make decisions on
-new mission statement
-new corporate objectives
-new corporate governance
-------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 3 [ a ]
TOP management will scan and assess the company's
external environment --political/ economic/social/ technology.
to determine the strategic factors that pose as
OPPORTUNITIES / THREATS.
STEP 3 [ b ]
TOP management will scan and assess the company's
internal environment --structure/ culture/resources etc
to determine the strategic factors that pose as
OPPORTUNITIES / THREATS.
STEP 3[ c ]
TOP MANAGEMENT will analyze the the strengths / weaknesses
of the organization and pinpoint the problems areas that needs
attention and the strengths that could be exploited.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 4
Based on the above analyses, TOP management will generate,
evaluate, and select the best strategic factors.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 5
TOP management will review and revise [ if necessary ] the
mission statement and corporate objectives.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 6
TOP management will generate and evaluate strategy alternatives
and objectives.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 7
This final corporate mission statement, objectives and strategies
becomes the foundation information for the various departments
to work out their departmental objectives/strategies/plans.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 8
After working out their respective objectives/strategies/plans
and the budgets , the departmental managers send their
respective information to the TOP management for
approval.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 9
On receiving the approved package from the TOP management,
the departmental managers develop the implementation plan.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STEP 10.
NOW you have mission/objectives/strategies/plans/budget/schedules.
================================================== ====
IN case of HR, which is a department by itself,
This final corporate mission statement, objectives and strategies
becomes the foundation information for the HR department
to work out your departmental objectives/strategies/plans.
THE HR DEPARTMENT PLANS COULD HAVE 3 PARTS
PART 1 -- plan of action to meet corporate objectives/strategies.
EXAMPLE
*online recruitment
*focus on competence development
*market oriented compensation packages
*organization development programs
etc etc
PART 2 -- plan of action to meet various departmental objectives/strategies.
EXAMPLE
Discuss with the various other departments like sales/ production/
distribution/accounting/ IT etc about their requirements
-for manpower
-recruitments
-replacements
-training
etc etc
Once you get their departmental requirements, HRM develops
-recruitment /selection plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
-training plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
-rewards plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
-development plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
-payroll plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
- performance management plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
-staff/organization communication plans / programs/ procedures/ priorities
etc etc
PART 3 -- plan of action to meet HR DEPARTMENT'S OWN INITIATVES.
EXAMPLE
-KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
-ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE CHANGE MANAGEMENT
-HR POLICIES
-HR PROCEDURES
-HR PRACTICES.
ETC ETC.
================================================
HR PLANNING
1.DIFFICULTIES IN HR PLANNING.
-as the economy grows/declines, the demand for HR resources
changes not only in quantity but also in quality/ types.
-social pressure to provide the right environment for employees.
-political pressure to employ local population, irrespective
of skills/ knowledge.
-legal challenges to recruitment / compensation on
discrimination .
-technology changes means getting right type of people
or provide the right type of training.
-competitive pressure to get the right talent at the right
compensation.
-strategic planning seeks strategic HR planning.
-BUDGET constraint put pressure on HR to get the
best resources for the least.
-sales / production increases in business, puts pressure
on HR to recruit more.
-sales / production decreases in business, puts pressure
on HR to rationalise recruitment.
-new venture means demand for new type of skills/ knowledge.
-acquisitions / mergers means rationalization of HR.
-Organization development means HR implementing new
structure, new culture, new systems etc.
-Job redesign means HR implementing new
methods, new process, new systems etc.
-Globalization means managing HR diversity, new culture
change, new training etc.
-HR challenges / difficulties include
*managing retirement
*managing voluntary retirement schemes
*managing terminations
*managing leave of absence.
*managing part time workers/ causals.
*managing layoffs
-Balancing the INTERNAL SUPPLY ESTIMATES AND
EXTERNAL SUPPLY ESTIMATES.
*INTERNAL SUPPLY ESTIMATES
-staff skills inventories
-management inventories
-replacements requirements
-transition requirements
*EXTERNAL SUPPLY ESTIMATES
-labor market supply
-community attitude
-demographic trends
*MANAGING WORK OPTIONS
-shorter weeks
-flexitime
-telecommuting
-virtual organizations.
2.CONCEPTS OF HR PLANNING.
These include
-Recruitment
-Selection
-Induction
-Orientation
-Training
-Developement
-Compensation development
-Salary administration
-Payroll Administration
-Performance Appraisal
-Performance Management
-Industrial Relations
-Counselling
-Promotions
-Terminations
-Transfers
-Staff amenities.
etc.
============================================
IN CORPORATE PLANNING, WE DO NOT USE THE
TERM BUSINESS PLAN---WHICH COULD BE MISINTERPRETED.
WHAT WE HAVE ---HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT PLAN
WHICH IS AN ACTION PLAN TO MEET COMPANY HR NEEDS
AND HR DEVELOPMENT.
SO, AT THE END WHAT WE HAVE IS
-CORPORATE PLAN
-DEPARTMENTAL PLANS
-HR PLAN.
REGARDS
LEO LINGHAM
From India, Mumbai
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