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C/HR/688. Strategic Human Resource Management: theory and case study of Cadbury's

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2010

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The paper looks at the concept of strategic human resource management (SHRM) conducing a case study of SHRM functions in Cadbury’s. The company’s use of SHRM in change management is analysed, SHRM’s contribution to their business function is evaluated, the importance of human resource development (HRD) for the organisational learning culture is discussed, the role of human resource planning (HRP) in SHRM is highlighted. This paper is answering the following questions: Assess the fit between Cadbury’s approach to managing its human resources and its business strategies with reference to the relevant models of SHRM. Evaluate the organisations approach to managing change assessing its impact and role played by SHRM techniques and processes. How does the HR function seem to be supporting the business function at Cadbury’s? In general how can an organisation best support a company going through change? What is the value to organisations in creating a learning organisational culture? How can organisations work towards creating this culture through its HRM/HRD strategies? Why is human resource planning considered to be such an important part of SHRM?

KEYWORDS: Strategic Human Resource Management, SHRM, Cadbury’s, HRD, HRP, change management,