Hi. I have attached a complete assignment but I need it re-worded. Thanks! Document Preview: Answer Key Assignment #1: 1) Answer #1: Definition of Human Resources Management: Is the management of people in organizations to drive successful organizational performance and achievement of the organizations strategic goals. (from pg. 2) Human resources management responsibilities and activities fall into two categories. a) Operational Responsibilities: Shared between line managers and HRM. Line managers play a role in selection and assimilation of employees into the organization, development of capabilities while working in the organization, and transition out of the organization. HR professionals traditionally serve in a staff (or consulting and advisory) role to line managers. They provide services that include job analysis, HR planning, selection, orientation and training, managing compensation and reward plans, and employee communications, including counseling and discipline. These functions also include ensuring fair treatment, performance appraisals, occupational health and safety, employee and labour and union relations, handling complaints and grievances, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation. b) Strategic Responsibilities: Todays HR is a full participant in the planning and execution of organizational strategy. HR is an integral part of SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats).HR plays a key role in leadership development, formulating strategy, environmental scanning, execution of strategy and change, managing labour costs, increasing productivity, and employee and executive engagement and coaching and development. (these answers are gleaned from pg. 3 7. This provides a very good picture of HRM in todays world) Answer #2: External Environmental Influences on HRM (there are six external environmental influences that are discussed in the text, pg. 7 15. Explain each briefly) 1) Economic conditions: Economic cycles, economic change, type of economy, industry shifts, and productivity Attachments: Answer-Key-HR.doc