What are the four basic HEM functions? How exactly do these functions assist the organization in reaching its goals?

Human Resources Management (HEM)—what a mouthful! Class, this term, I will introduce you to the concepts of HEM—what it is, what it does (typically), what it can do (optimally), and what it should do (strategically). To start, let’s work on a few introductory questions.

1. What purpose does HEM serve in an organization?
2. What role does HEM serve in your organization (or your previous organization)?
3. What does “strategic” HEM sound like it means, in your opinion?

What are the four basic HEM functions? How exactly do these functions assist the organization in reaching its goals?