Aligning Human Capital with Business Strategy

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Aligning Human Capital with Business Strategy (HCM503)

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Language: English

Duration: 6 months

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Area of Interest: Management

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Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

HCM503, Aligning Human Capital with Business Strategy, deals with the need to design and implement HCM policies and practices that are aligned with an organization’s business strategy. In addition, the whole can be more than the sum of the parts if there is consistency among HCM policies and practices. The module explains why strategic HCM is vital and examines the design, alignment and execution of human capital strategies. It also considers progress review, contingent plans, and the people side of implementation.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July

Topics

Strategy and the HR professional
HR’s role as a strategic business partner
Essential competencies of effective HR professionals
SWOT analysis I: Looking outside for opportunities and threats
SWOT analysis II: Looking inside for strengths and weaknesses
Types of strategy and how they fit with the organization’s business
Understanding strategic moves
From strategy to implementation
How to align HR strategy with business needs
Creating action plans and how to stay on course
The people side of implementation
Understanding strategy as work in progress
Developing and leveraging a strategic mindset

Learning Outcome

discuss the intersection of HCM, business policy, and competitive strategy
formulate a strategic view of HR and position HR as a strategic partner
appraise organizational values, strategy and people
create human capital strategies in line with business needs
evaluate human capital strategies