Proponents of the Best Practice approach to Strategic Human Resource Management

Proponents of the Best Practice approach to Strategic Human Resource Management (HRM)
claim that the Best Practice approach consistently delivers employees with high commitment and results in organisations with high performance. In contrast, proponents of the Best Fit approach to Strategic HRM argue that organisations need to integrate their HRM strategy with
considerations such as the external environment and organisational strategy. Critically analyse
this debate drawing on evidence of adoption of Strategic HRM approaches. You are expected to:
• Critically analyse the Best Practice approach to Strategic HRM
• Critically analyse the Best Fit approach to Strategic HRM
• What approach to Strategic HRM would you recommend organisations adopt, give
reasons for your recommendation?
tips?
Read chapter 2 “Strategic Human Resource Management” in the recommended textbook:
Beardwell, J. and Thompson, A. (2017) Human Resource Management: A Contemporary
Approach, 8th edition. Harlow: Pearson.