1. How and why do strategic decisions affect human resources management policies? Can human resources policies or constraints ever affect strategy? Why or why not?
2. Identify the problem and causes of the problem in this case.
3. Evaluate Dean Blake's strategy and human resource policies. Did the strategy make sense in terms of the internal and external environment of the college? Do the human resource strategies support and reinforce the organizational strategy? Why or why not?
4. Evaluate the process by which Dean Blake implemented the strategic and human resources changes. Can you suggest any improvements?
5. How can resistance to his plans and strategies be overcome?