Human Resource Issues at Valley National Bank

Overview:

 Chapter 1 introduced you to Human Resource issues that HRM professionals and general managers must deal with if they are to assist the organization in becoming competitive and meeting its goals. The exercise enables you to further develop your analytical skills as you assess the human resource issues affecting competitiveness at Valley National Bank.

Learning Objectives: After completing the exercise, you should be able to:

1. Identify human resource issues that may affect organizational effectiveness and competitiveness.
2. Develop strategies for dealing with human resource concerns.

Procedures:

                Part A: Individual Analysis       

Step 1: Read chapter 1, paying particular attention to the discussion of human resource domains as they relate to competitive advantage.

Step 2: Read the background information on Valley National Bank provided in Exhibits 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 Identify the human resource issues facing the vice president’s department and under which of the HR domains  (Org. Design, Staffing, Performance Management, and Appraisal each issue belongs. Outline some strategies for dealing with these issues.

Develop a rank-ordered chronological priority list the first three issues that require your attention. Provide a written justification for your recommendation. Enter your rank orderings and justification in the space provided on Form 1.3.1