ABSTRACT
A human resource management strategy must contribute to producing the desired results at the individual, group and organization-wide levels. The vision of an organization defines the organization's desired future; the desired end state it is focused on producing. The mission of the organization defines the role it intends to play in producing that end state. The culture of an organization defines how its members see the world. Once the vision and mission of the organization have been established, the culture defined and the environmental and organizational realities identified, the next step is to formulate a strategy that will enable the organization to achieve its objectives. Structure is a major consideration in the development of the HR strategy, much as an architect's plans prescribe the type of materials needed and how they must come together in order for the entity to function appropriately. The organizational context and the strategy utilized by the organization must be considered when defining human capital requirements.
