Objective: To help students critically analyze a human resource management functional area, identify problems, and recommend constructive improvements.

Purpose: The purpose of the interview is to assess the extent and nature of a functional area in HRM within an organization, as well as an analysis of the overall HRM functions$/$activities within the organization.

Procedures: Select and interview a significant $($management position$)$ individual $($preferably an HR professional$)$ in the organization who can share insights into its HRM practices that impact the competitive advantage of the organization. Query the individual about:

The HRM function within the organization as it relates to your chosen HR functional area.

How the organization views its investment in HRM and how such investments contribute to organizational performance.

How does the organizational culture facilitate and$/$or hinder HRM activities?