Strategy and Structure Follow Peop

ACE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

Affiliated to Pokhara University

Sinamangal, Kathmandu

Nepal

Strategy and Structure Follow People

(In Nepalese Context)

Assignment I

Submitted To:

Ajay Mishra

Submitted By:

Prabesh Shrestha

Trimester V

MBAe

Section B

January 2013

Case Summary

Human Resource Management (HRM) is the function within an organization that focuses on recruitment, management, and providing direction for the people who work in the organization. HRM is moving away from traditional personnel, administration, and transactional roles, which are increasingly outsourced. HRM is now expected to add value to the strategic utilization of employees and that employee programs impact the business in measurable ways. The new role of HRM involves strategic direction and HRM metrics and measurements to demonstrate value. The hiring and replacing of leaders plays an integral part in the operational success of any organization and, in turn, its longevity. The leader of an organization promotes it, guides its vision and directs employees to ensure a cohesive culture; therefore the selection of the “right” leader becomes a critical element for all organizations. As recognized by a number of scholars, the sophistication of HR management practices used to recruit and select leaders, especially into an innovative organizational culture, can predict organizational success.  It is one thing to find a leader but that leader must meet the needs, circumstances and culture of the business at the time.

According to the case, the perspectives, experiences, and competencies that a key Executive brings to a role will directly affect the formulation and implementation of organization strategy. It is the cognitive power of executives and their decision-making discretion that determine to what extent they will fit the role they hold. Strategic leadership is determined by three business “drivers.” These drivers are the intended business strategy, the stage of...