ABSTRACT
Lack of support for HR is a serious and universal problem. An absence of strong executive and management support will inhibit an otherwise successful human capital investment. Indeed, most human resources projects have little chance of being effective without the support of managers and executives. 1 The problem can be serious enough in some organizations to cause the ultimate demise of the HR function. This chapter explores commitment and support issues, detailing how both can be increased with additional key strategies on building partnerships, creating a special workshop for managers, and tying bonus plans to human capital measures. The focus of this chapter is on managers, who must provide commitment and support, and the human resources staff, who must convince managers and senior executives that they show support.
