CH. 2
strategic choice
The strategic choice is the organization's strategy; it describes the ways the organization will attempt to fulfill its mission and achieve its long-term goals.
"external growth" strategy
Those attempting to integrate vertically or horizontally or to diversify are exhibiting an
Job design
addresses what tasks should be grouped into a particular job.
Two-way linkage
allows for consideration of human resource issues during the strategy formulation process.
Role behaviors
are the behaviors required of an individual in his or her role as a jobholder in a social work environment. These role behaviors vary on a number of dimensions. Additionally, different role behaviors are required by the different strategies.
goals
are what it hopes to achieve in the medium
Internal analysis
attempts to identify the organization's strengths and weaknesses.
Strategic human resource management (SHRM)
can be thought of as "the pattern of planned human resource deployments and activities intended to enable an organization to achieve its goals."
External analysis
consists of examining the organization's operating environment to identify the strategic opportunities and threats.
Business model
how the firm will create value for the customers profitably
Integrative linkage
is dynamic and multifaceted, based on continuing rather than sequential interaction.
Job analysis
is the process of getting detailed information about jobs.
Performance management
is used to ensure that employees' activities and outcomes are congruent with the organization's objectives.
Vertical alignment
practices, processes, and address the strategic needs of the business
Concentration strategies
require that the company maintain the current skills that exist in the organization.
one-way linkage
the firm's strategic business planning function develops the strategic plan and then informs the HRM function of the plan.
strategy implementation
the organization follows through on the chosen strategy.
strategy formulation
the strategic planning groups decide on a strategic direction by defining the company's mission and goals, its external opportunities and threats, and its internal strengths and weaknesses.