The Purpose of HRM

Human Resources Management (HRM)—what a mouthful! Class, this term, I will introduce you to the concepts of HRM—what it is, what it does (typically), what it can do (optimally), and what it should do (strategically). To start, let's work on a few introductory questions. What purpose does HRM serve in an organization? What role does HRM serve in your organization (or your previous organization)? What does "strategic" HRM sound like it means, in your opinion?