The Evolution of the Role of a Human Resources Professional
1. How has the role of the Human Resource professional
evolved to a role that is both administrative and strategic? Given what you
have read, describe what you view as the overarching purpose of the Human
Resource function. From your own workplace, do you see evidence of both
administrative and strategic tasks that support the overarching purpose of HR?
2. The evolution of the Human Resource function has been
propelled by contextual influences such as laws, regulations, globalization and
technological changes. What, in your opinion, is the most forceful of the
contextual influences that have driven the evolution of the HR function –
taking it from an administrative role to the strategic role it plays in
organizations today? Since the evolution of the role is continuing, share what
you view as the contextual influences impact the function today. Include in
your answer with examples from your own workplace if possible. You may also
include examples from organizations you have knowledge of outside your own
employer.
