Chapter 1 - The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management

**[Chapter 1 -- The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management]** Metrics - Statistics used to measure activities and results Organization - A group consisting of people with formally assigned roles who work together to achieve the organization's goals Certification - Recognition f...

**[Chapter 1 -- The Strategic Role of Human Resources Management]** Metrics - Statistics used to measure activities and results Organization - A group consisting of people with formally assigned roles who work together to achieve the organization's goals Certification - Recognition for having met specific professional standards Outsourcing - The practice of contracting with outside vendors to handle specified business functions on a limited term or permanent basis Secondary Sector - Jobs in manufacturing and construction Strategy - A course of action the company can pursue to achieve its strategic aims Management Process - Involves completion of five functions in an organization: planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling Globalization - The emergence of a single global market for most products and services Allyship - Actively supporting people from marginalized groups by using one's power or privilege to amplify unheard voices and advocate for oppressed people Strategic Plan - The company's plan for how it will match its internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats in order to maintain a competitive advantage Human Resources Management - The management of people/employees in organizations to drive successful organizational performance and achievement of the organization's strategic goals