n the two-way linkage level,

		the last step involves human resource management executives analyzing the human resource implications of the strategies suggested in the previous steps.
		the second step involves the strategic planning team informing the human resource management function of various strategies.
		the human resource issues are allowed for consideration during the strategy formulation process.
		the human resource management executive has no time or opportunity to take a strategic outlook toward human resource issues.
		the strategic planning function and the HRM function are independent of each other.