Essays about: "Strategic Human Resource Management"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 49 essays containing the words Strategic Human Resource Management.

  1. 26. A diversity approach for managing talent in MNCs : A multiple case study of the consultancy industry

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Maria Hellmér; Lisa Lind; [2014]
    Keywords : Talent Management; Diversity Management; Strategic Human Resource Management; Talent Pools;

    Abstract : Globalization and demographic changes are posing new challenges for firms that compete for superior human capital resources, and this ‘war for talent’ is especially fierce among MNCs whose main asset is knowledge, like the consultancy industry. As the demand for future leaders increases, it is essential for such firms to ensure an efficient flow of diverse talent through the whole organization. READ MORE

  2. 27. Impact of Lean Thinking and Practices on Architectural/System Architectures Level Innovation in Swedish Manufacturing Industry

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Abdul Samad Shaikh; Ahmad Ali Khalifeh; [2014]
    Keywords : Lean; Architectural Innovation; Standardization; Value Stream; DFM; HRM;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes and argues how implementing lean principles and tools affect an organization’s architectural innovation. Introducing new product architectures and modifying existing architectures is often difficult for companies. Architectural innovation requires extensive company resources for experimentations and new learning. READ MORE

  3. 28. SMEs gaining ground : How employer branding could be used as a strategic tool for competitive advantage

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Emma Brönmark Riex; Elizabeth Karlsson; [2014]
    Keywords : Employer branding; Competitive advantage; SME; Human capital; Value-adding employees; Resource-based view;

    Abstract : Background: In a world that is becoming more knowledge-based and where it gets harder to find value-adding employees, employer branding could be used as a way to attract and retain employees, which later can create competitive advantage. Research Question: In order to experience competitive advantage, how do SMEs use the strategies and tools of employer branding as a way to attract and retain value-adding employees? Purpose: The purpose with this study was to explore how employer branding is used by SMEs as a way to experience competitive advantage. READ MORE

  4. 29. Human Resources as a Business Partner − a qualitative study of cross-functional exchange in the professional partnership between HRBPs and line managers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / / Institutionen för sociologi och arbetsvetenskap

    Author : Veronica Gidstedt; [2013-10-04]
    Keywords : HR business partners; HR-line partnership; HRM; social exchange theory; adding value;

    Abstract : Changes in the external environment with demands for efficiency and organizational flexibility has challenged the traditional role of human resource management. In order to bring HR closer to the business, many organizations have implemented the HR business partner role which aims to effectively link HR and the business by forming close partnerships with line managers. READ MORE

  5. 30. Corporate Social responsibility and Accounting -A Literature Review

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ulla-Christel Götherström; [2013-02-13]
    Keywords : Corporate social responsibility; accounting; literature review; stakeholder theory.;

    Abstract : Background and problem: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an area which has gained much attention the last 10-15 years. To satisfy various stakeholders, corporate social responsibility has increased its importance and often constitutes a substantial part of the firms´ financial reports, in spite of the fact that there are no legal requirements. READ MORE