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HR planning should be focused on helping the organization achieve its strategic

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Question

HR planning should be focused on helping the organization achieve its strategic intent, which derives from its vision. These strategies need to both service the short-term, operational concerns (business planning) and the slightly longer-term strategic (business/corporate planning) cycle. Select a company you are familiar with and detail one short-term and one longer-term strategy, and then discuss how the role of human resources can provide valuable advice and counsel in the achievement of those strategies.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Explanation / Answer

The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) developed the Management Accountability Framework (MAF) to provide deputy heads and all public service managers with a list of management expectations that reflect the different elements of current management responsibilities.

The MAF is structured around 10 key elements that collectively define "management" and establish the expectations for good management of a department or agency. These key elements are found under Leadership for Excellence:

CSC uses the MAF as a key element in driving its strategic and operational planning. Below are CSC's ratings in the 2008-2009 MAF assessment (People Component):

CSC was strong in the following:

CSC was acceptable in the following:

CSC required further attention in the following areas (this has been taken into account in the development of this Strategic Plan):