Reading:

Dessler, G. (2017).Human resource management (15th ed.).

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management
• Chapter 3: Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Cascio, W. (2005). From business partner to driving business success: The next step in the evolution of HR management (pdf). Human Resource Management, 44(2), 159-163.

Jamrog, J., & Overholt, M. (2004). Building a strategic HR function: Continuing the evolution. HR. Human Resource Planning, 27(1), 51-62. http://ezproxy.ccu.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsbig&AN=edsbig.A115036712&site=eds-live

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Using Table 3-1 and Figure 3-9 in Chapter 3, complete the Practice Case Study for Hotel Paris. Then answer the following two questions from the case:

• What are the seven steps in the strategic management planning process?
• List at least three steps and explain how they would improve Hotel Paris' ability to meet the goals and objectives of the strategic plan.
  • How could they use metrics to measure its HR practices?
  • Why are metrics necessary? What is achieved by using them? How does each metric affect and connect to the overall strategic plan?
• Prioritize and summarize why you feel these choices provide the best course of action.
• Make direct connection to the course material, using in-text citations to support your main ideas,