Human Resources & Organisational Development Case Study: Golden Dragon Group

In analyzing the concepts discussed in Human Resource Management, I have found an interesting mix of education and forethought into the role of a human resource manager. Many of the aspect of human resource management such as HR planning, recruitment and selection, as well as, human resources development and labor relations all play a significant role in the success of any organization. There are many benefits to the learning that has taken place in this course that has helped me better understand HRM and its roll that will shape not only my position in business now but for future

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The natural and the rational perspectives ignored the element of the external environment with the assumption that organizations existed as closed systems. On the contrary, the Open systems approach incorporates the aspect of the external factors that have an effect on the organization (Hardy, 1983, p. 341). The open systems perspective depict that organizations exist as a jumbled collection of interrelated systems linked by activities of the participants that are brought together by various institutional environments (Scott, 2003).

This report will demonstrate my understanding of what is required to be an effective and efficient HR professional and apply CPD techniques to construct, implement and review a personal development plan.

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After consulting the service and sales managers and review the political, economic, social and technological business environment, these are the HR needs and recommendations:

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Change has become necessary for every organisation there is. World is moving rapidly towards better technologies, efficient systems, new techniques, compact profits, different friendlier environments and organisations are always in the race to reach new heights by thriving effectively in this competitive environment (Kotter, 1996).

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In order to find out its success strategies or factors, the following shows its Strengths and opportunities. In addition, its weaknesses and threats could reflect considerations on this future forward.