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What guides the design of all human resources programs?
Suggested Answer: B
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43 comments · newest first
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Vanesa
10 months ago
Isn't it a mix of all these factors?
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Adolph
11 months ago
I think it's more about the HR strategy.
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Ocie
11 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not just the corporate mission?
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Veronika
11 months ago
I doubt program design is the main guide.
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Rose
11 months ago
Definitely the business strategy!
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Keneth
11 months ago
Program design and administration sounds relevant, but I don't think it's what drives the overall design of HR programs.
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Vannessa
12 months ago
I feel like the human resources strategy plays a big role too, but I can't recall if it's the primary guide.
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Ernest
12 months ago
I remember a practice question that emphasized the business strategy as a key factor in HR design. That might be the right answer.
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Nelida
1 year ago
I think the corporate mission is really important, but I'm not sure if it's the only thing that guides HR programs.
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Kallie
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is the business strategy. Human resources programs need to be aligned with and support the overall direction and goals of the organization.
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Flo
1 year ago
Based on what I've learned, the human resources strategy is what guides the design of HR programs. The HR strategy is developed to support the broader business strategy and objectives.
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Marvel
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure on this one. I know human resources is important, but I'm not sure if the corporate mission or the HR strategy itself is the main guiding factor. Let me think this through a bit more.
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Jarvis
1 year ago
I think the key here is to focus on the overall strategy and goals of the organization. The human resources programs should be designed to support and align with the business strategy.
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Mammie
2 years ago
I think the corporate mission also plays a role in guiding HR program design.
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Timothy
2 years ago
If the business strategy doesn't guide the HR programs, what are they even doing? Might as well just have a bunch of people sitting around playing ping-pong all day.
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Taryn
1 year ago
D) The business strategy
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Lottie
1 year ago
C) Program design and administration
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Beatriz
1 year ago
B) The human resources strategy
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Margery
1 year ago
Agreed, without that alignment, HR programs can become disconnected from the overall goals of the organization.
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Ranee
1 year ago
Exactly! HR programs should align with the business strategy to be effective.
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Jani
1 year ago
D) The business strategy
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Devorah
1 year ago
A) The corporate mission
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Cary
1 year ago
C) Program design and administration
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Kenda
1 year ago
D) The business strategy
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Octavio
1 year ago
C) Program design and administration
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Mattie
1 year ago
B) The human resources strategy
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Thurman
1 year ago
A) The corporate mission
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Telma
1 year ago
B) The human resources strategy
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Dominque
1 year ago
A) The corporate mission
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Bette
2 years ago
The corporate mission, of course! All roads lead back to the core purpose of the organization. Everything else is just window dressing.
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Tonja
2 years ago
I believe it's a combination of B) The human resources strategy and D) The business strategy.
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Susy
2 years ago
Program design and administration? That's way too granular. HR programs should be driven by the bigger picture, not just the technicalities.
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Carey
2 years ago
I agree with Virgie, the business strategy is crucial for designing HR programs.
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Colby
2 years ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and D. I suppose the business strategy is the overarching guide, but the HR strategy is what translates that into actionable programs.
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Nida
2 years ago
I'd say the human resources strategy. That's what guides the development of all the programs and initiatives.
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Lilli
2 years ago
The business strategy, definitely. Everything in HR should be aligned with the company's overall direction.
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Gaston
1 year ago
D) The business strategy
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Kiera
1 year ago
The business strategy, definitely. Everything in HR should be aligned with the company's overall direction.
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Freeman
2 years ago
D) The business strategy
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In
2 years ago
C) Program design and administration
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Doug
2 years ago
B) The human resources strategy
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Marleen
2 years ago
A) The corporate mission
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Virgie
2 years ago
I think the answer is D) The business strategy.