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After you have read this chapter, you should be able to:

Describe the changing role of human resources management

Defi ne human resources planning and identify steps in the plan-

ning process

Identify factors to consider in forecasting the supply and demand

for strategic human resources management (SHRM)

Explain why SHRM is critical for public and nonprofi t

organizations

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trategic human resources management (SHRM) is based on the belief
that to be effective and able to adapt to changes quickly, agencies
need realistic information on the capabilities and talents of their current
staff — in essence, their human resources.
SHRM refers to the implementation of human resources activities,
policies, and practices to make the necessary ongoing changes to support
or improve the agency ’ s operational and strategic objectives. Agency leaders
need to understand how their workplaces will be affected by impending
changes and prepare for those changes. Agency objectives should be for-
mulated after relevant data on the quantity and potential of available
human resources have been reviewed. Are human resources available for

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CHAPTER TWO

STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES

MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING