Blog 10 - Barriers to Strategic Human Resource Management
Obstacles abound in everything. SHRM too faces certain challenges. These
roadblocks have to do with mindset, strategy, and outcomes. Barriers are
divided into seven categories. The following are a few of the impediments to
strategic human resource management:
Short term mentality
The first hurdle is a short-term mindset and a concentration on SFIRM's
present performance. Because the organization was founded with long-term
objectives/focus, every management acts with a long-term emphasis.
Strategic inability
SHRM often fails to think strategically and is unable to do so owing to
a lack of expertise. This sort of impairment can occur for a variety of
reasons, including a lack of technical understanding, inadequate training, and
so on.
Lack of appreciation
The activities
of strategic human resource management are sometimes overlooked by senior
managers. As a result, the SHR management is uninterested in pursuing any
creative enterprise. A few words of gratitude might give them a significant
mental lift.
Failure understands the role
Managers may not completely comprehend general managerial duties. This
failure is due to a lack of understanding of the degree of responsibility's
specialization. This failure may cause a rift between these executives.
Difficulty in quantifying outcomes
Many outcomes are difficult to quantify. SHRM, on the other hand,
strives to appreciate the contribution. This isn't always the case. Because of
their intangibility, type functions such as participation, work, and so on
cannot be measured.
Wong perception of human assets
Human assets may be seen as a higher-risk investment than technology and
knowledge. Human resources are in charge of these technologies. This erroneous
notion might stymie development.
Resistance
Because of the potential for changing incentives, SHR Managers may face opposition. The established adjustment necessitates certain incentives for efforts to carry out the modified program. These incentives may become hurdles to SHRM if they are not delivered in an acceptable manner.
Other points may exist in addition to these obstacles. Lack of union support, government backing, and the company's bad financial situation, for example, can be stumbling blocks for SHR management.
How to Overcome the Barriers ?
The role
of human resource planning should be well-organized. To offer proper focus and
coordination of planning activities at various levels, a distinct cell, unit,
or committee inside the human resource department may be formed.
Support from Top Management
The senior
management's support and commitment should be established before beginning the
human resource planning process. Furthermore, the experiment should be
completed within the constraints of a budget.
To support
human resource planning, an adequate information system for human resources
should be built.
HR plans should
be matched with the company's strategic plans. The methods and approaches
utilized should be compatible with the organization's goals, strategy, and
surroundings.
Flexibility
Human
Resource Plan has enough flexibility to deal with changing circumstances.
References
Bartram, T., Stanton, P. and Harbridge, R., 2004. Strategic human resource management in healthcare: uncovering the barriers and challenges.
Wessel, J.R., 1993. The strategic human resource management process in practice. Planning Review.
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ReplyDeleteStrategic HRM, as outlined in this article, has a number of obstacles. These include, for example, a lack of respect, a failure to consider long term, and a failure to understand the position. These difficulties are well described in this essay Chathura.
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