$1$: Human Resources Management and Strategic Alignment $(20$ marks$)$

Describe the role of Human Resources Management $($HRM$)$ in contributing to the achievement of an organization's overall objectives and strategies. How does HR planning link to these objectives? $(10$ marks$)$

Explain how human resources managers and other managers can build rewarding careers by strategically utilizing people to gain a sustainable competitive advantage for their firms. $(10$ marks$)$