Managing People Assignment
Group Members: Ngoo Wei Kee (99208014)
Tan Sook Yee (99208156)
Tan Jiak Kin (99208160)
Question Answered: Number 1
Due Date: 19th July 2004
Lecturer: Mr. Michael Chew
Human resource (HR) plays a critical function in achieving organizational excellence, for it is with and through people that organizations thrive, prosper and transform. Leaders and professionals within HR units have never been better positioned for strategic leadership within their organizations due to the growing awareness of the value of human capital (knowledge) as a competitive advantage. It is human and intellectual capital that leverages all other forms of intangible corporate assets (e.g., R&D and Customer Service).
Today more than ever before, HR departments need to show value to their organizations by aligning their goals and activities with the strategic goals of the larger enterprise. Our knowledge-based economy, ever-changing market, competitive threats, and consumer needs require the optimal leverage of human talent and potential.
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