W1: Understanding the Human Resource Function in Organizations

Reflecting on your readings and your personal experiences, what is your understanding of the human resource function? (Select your perspective to respond) Non-HR Perspective: If you are not pursing a human resource career, explore this question from the role you expect to obtain in an organization. For example, if you are pursuing health care management, how do you envision your role would interact with the human resource department or what do you expect from the human resources department in support of your responsibility? HR Perspective: If you are pursuing a human resource career, how do you envision yourself in the role? What do you hope to bring to an organization? How will you go about working with the managers to support their human resource needs?