Human Resources Management for Health Care Organizations: A Strategic Approach

Problems and Implications of Strategic Human Resources Management

Research demonstrates the importance of SHRM. Why then is HRM often considered a secondary support function rather than a driver of an organization's future? A number of reasons may exist. There are also financial costs associated with SHRM. Some organizations may be reluctant to spend additional resources on employees. In some instances, leaders may want a greater integration of the HRM function with organizational strategy but often do not understand just what that means. Human resources management professionals may not have the flexibility to initiate new programs or suggest new organizational structures. This is especially true when organizational change issues challenge existing ...