QUESTION ONE

Case Study

ArchTech Inc., a leading technology company, has been experiencing rapid growth over the past five years. The company, headquartered in Silicon Valley, specializes in developing innovative software solutions for the healthcare sector. Despite its success, ArchTech is facing significant challenges in managing its human resources strategically. High employee turnover, skill gaps, and a lack of alignment between the HR strategy and overall business goals are some of the pressing issues. The company$$s leadership recognizes the need for a comprehensive strategic human resource management $($SHRM$)$ approach to sustain its competitive edge.

Required:

a$)$ By use of examples, explain the approaches that can be used by ArchTech to address the skill gaps within its workforce. $(8$ marks$)$

b$)$ Suggest giving reasons the steps that ArchTech should take to align its HR strategy with its overall business goals. $(8$marks$)$

c$)$ Discuss the measures that ArchTech can take to improve employee engagement in this organization.

$(8$marks$)$

d$)$ Examine the strategies that are available to ArchTech to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

$(8$marks$)$

e$)$ Expound on the strategies that ArchTech can employ to measure the effectiveness of its strategic human resource management initiatives. $(8$marks$)$