Module 1B Discussion: Human Resource Strategy and Planning

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When an organization looks at competitive differentiation, costs of doing business, they do SWOT and SOFT analyses, all as a part of determining the strategic direction of the business. As the leader of the organizations human resources department, you will be developing your own strategy, which will provide direction to your group on how your team will support the overall goals of the company.

You work for a small-box retailer thats a little late getting into the ecommerce space. Now, the company wants to move quickly from a bricks-and-mortar only approach to one that embraces omnichannel retailing. Why? Because the competition is eating their lunch!

Currently, the companys website is barely a page or two. One page features an about the company area and a list of store locations. As an HR leader, you have a recruiting page on it and a link to your application system, but thats about it. Ecommerce and omnichannel retailing seem light years away, but the companys five-year plan calls for it to be up and running in short order.

Discussion Prompt

We know youre not an ecommerce professional or a retail professional and, hey, youve only gotten into the second module of HR management. That aside, we still think you have what it takes to help save this company! Youre going to use what you know about human resources strategy planningthat is, attracting talent, building high performance work organizations and aligning people with the businessto support the companys efforts to get into omnichannel retailing.

Write down at least three ideas and plans for each one of those strategic areas. Research other companies that are getting into or trying to get into the ecommerce space to support your ideas and try to anticipate issues for your company by understanding what others have experienced. Once youve completed your paper, post it in the discussion thread. Offer your thoughts on the papers of two classmates as well.

Grading

Share your opinions below and respond to two of your classmates thoughts.

Discussion Grading Rubric

Criteria	Not Evident	Developing	Exemplary	Points
Submit your initial response	0 pts No post made	5 pts Post is either late or off-topic	10 pts Post is made on time and is focused on the prompt	10 pts
Respond to at least two peers presentations	0 pts No response to peers	2 pts Responded to only one peer	5 pts Responded to two peers	5 pts
			Total:	15 pts