OBJECTIVES Explain the importance of a strategy-oriented HR system Outline the steps in the strategic management process Explain the steps in the HR Scorecard approach to creating HR systems ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW This assignment identifies the relationship between an organization s strategic plan and the HR strategic plan. DELIVERABLES A two- to three-page (500- to 750-word) paper, double-spaced with 12 point Arial font -------------------------------------------------------- Step 1 - Read through the following scenario. Consider a medium-sized IT organization that faces intense competition. Two of the organization s goals derived from its strategic plan are as follows: To increase the sales of the company software products To hire 50 more workers during the calendar year Step 2 - Examine the two strategic goals. For this assignment you should do the following: Determine if the goals are directly or indirectly linked to HR functions. Create a draft HR strategic plan using the steps outlined in the text and the organization's strategic goals. Include the HR strategy in the plan. Include a description of how creating the HR strategic plan enables the organization to achieve its mission and strategic goals.