Human Resource Management.

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Human Resource Management

Introduction

Researchers describe that today; many successful organizations are increasingly tying Human Resource Management closely to the business practices. Hollinshead and Leat (1995) also describe there should be a link between HR policy, strategy and practice and overall corporate strategy in its competitive environment. Coopers and Lybrand ( 1992 ) also express that corporate strategy sets the agenda for HR strategy and HR strategy exists to support the achievement of the corporate strategy. Therefore, integration between corporate and HR strategy is necessary so that the latter supports the accomplishment of the former. In this report, we will discuss about the link between Marks and Spencer's Corporate Strategy and HR strategy. Firstly we will start discussing about strategic issues and corporate strategy of Marks and Spencer by using SWOT analysis and culture web. Secondly we will discuss about best practice and fit ( Contingency ) theory. Thirdly HR strategy and activities of M&S will be explored. Fourthly we will critically analyse the findings of M&S 's HR against best practice and fit models. Finally, conclusions and recommendations will be followed. The reason why M&S is chosen is because of its reputation among competitors such as Tesco,