HR PRACTICE

HR Practice

University Hospitals Health System

Introduction

Human Resource now no more a function compartmentalized in one department rather it is the responsibility of all functional areas as all of them got steered by human resources and is part of the strategic direction of the firm as humans steer the firm in strategic direction (Werther & Davis, 2000). HR has evolved from its initial task of dealing with the affairs of unions and spread its horizons to variegated fields and functions of the organization. It has become that important that now HR is a source of gaining and sustaining competitive advantage. This paper revolves around the same phenomenon of using HR to gain competitive advantage. This paper talks about how University Hospital makes the usage of HR functions gain the competitive advantage in the industry (Werther & Davis, 2000).

About The Organization

The University Hospital is a centre of cutting edge technology and professional training body, resulting in a high degree of efficiency in health care and service. A complete infrastructure, with advanced equipment technology, combined with first class human resources able to deliver excellent coverage in all specialties of modern medicine, permanent support for research activities and exchange of knowledge with medical centres in the world, developed ensure optimal medical service, advanced and enduring effect. University Hospital offers all treatments for patients suffering from a wide range of diseases and injuries. The qualified doctors treat the most complex and serious illnesses. Their highly qualified staff, first-class treatment and a modern infrastructure and help ensure good health, safety and quick recovery of their patients.

The close cooperation with modern and globalization concepts ensures high standards of care and innovative approaches to treatment in all areas of medicine. Equally important is the atmosphere that involves personal commitment and personal approach so that patients feel as they are under the care of and in good hands.

The changing purpose of HRM

The purpose of HRM is transforming and transforming very fast. To help organisations accomplish their objectives, HR has undergone several stages i.e. from employing and terminating to establishing affiliation (Gubman & Edward, 2004). However, HR must now step up and become a key business function (Boxall, 2008). HR needs to contribute as much as all other functions, after all, people are the life blood of any organisation. It has been proven that organisations that have a clear link and integration between their HR strategy and business strategy have benefitted enormously. The challenge is on both sides: HR must evolve and provide real insight into the organisation, transforming the business via behavioural change.

For business leaders is to ascertain what they require from the HR team, and encourage HR to sit at the top table in order to influence decision making (Huselid, Jackson and Schuler 2007). Development of HR as a field led to the development of some of the activities in HR which were termed as Best Practice. Best Practice is considered a set of HR practices that, if suitably implemented, will surely impact performance across all ...