Strategy and Structure: A Call for Human Resource Management

Abstract: Globalization reveals the growing interconnection of societies and organizations in the world. In logistic franchising, for instance, IT is the vital tool for supporting networks of suppliers and customers. However, it is difficult to handle structural issues in these networks. In the systems scientists world many systems support supply chain and customer relationship management. Except for payroll and other individual input in the system, there are few specific systems, which support “humans” in an organization. What conditions are necessary to encourage development of human resource management in organizations? Understanding was created through an investigation of relevant theoretical views and through observation and interviews of participants. Unless individuals are put in focus by management the enterprise easily turns into a gamble.