Question 1 -

There is broad agreement that strategic approach to Human Resource Management involves designing and implementing a set of internally consistent policies and practices that ensure a firm's human capital employee collective knowledge, skills and abilities contribute to the achievement of its business objectives'. Discuss.

Question 2 -

Discuss the competitive and the various Human Resource strategies that are pre-requisites for the achievement of a strategic fit.

Question 3 -

'In a competitive environment, the softer side of competitiveness reflects the shift towards a knowledge-based economy.'

Discuss the above statement with reference to creativity (innovation), information sharing, team management, appraisal, and reward system in an organization in an organization. Illustrate your answer with any practical example known to you.