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The HR Function at Harrison Brothers – Case #1
Provide an executive summary to your paper that indicates your analysis of the major HR-related issues presented in the case concerning The Harrison Brothers Corporation (Harrison) and the highlights of your Strategic Plan (see question #6).
What is Harrison’s business strategy? Their current competitive position? How will HR be critical to the attainment of their strategic goals?
How is HR viewed at Harrison? Is HR positioned to be a key player in Harrison’s drive towards increased success and the planned repositioning in the market? Apply Exhibits 4.1 and 4.5 from the Mello text in answering this question.
What does McCain see as her role at Harrison? How do her clients and the key executives at Harrison view her role? Is there a disconnect here? Is McCain adding value to Harrison? Does she have the potential to do so? Once again apply Exhibits 4.1 and 4.5 from the Mello text and Exhibit 1.4 from the case in answering this question.
Evaluate the current HR structure and staffing model at Harrison (see Exhibit 1.5 from the case). What is the nature of the current HR roles at Harrison? Is the HR team large enough?
Present your Strategic Plan for Harrison in moving forward in regards to the firm’s current HR practices/activities, structure, staffing, and strategy. What recommendations do you have to improve the likelihood of HR serving as a key driver of Harrison’s future success? Be creative and specific.