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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{"A managerial perspective which argues the need to establish an integrated series of personnel policies to support organisational strategy" ( Buchanan \& Huczynski, 2004)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{"HRM involves management decisions related to policies and practices that together shape the employment relationship and are aimed at achieving individual, organizational and societal goals" (Boselie, 2002)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{"Human resources are something more than just 'resources'. HRM is not concerned solely with financial performance. HRM focuses on the exchange relationship between the employee and organization. And the shaping of the employment relationship takes place in an era of continuous tension between the added value and moral values". (Paauwe, 2004)} \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{3.833cm}}{Corporate-level strategy – the overall direction that an organisation will follow. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2)
the overall purpose and scope of an organisation and how value will be added to the different parts (business units) of the organisation \newline % Row Count 5 (+ 3)
involves decisions about the organisation as a whole \newline % Row Count 7 (+ 2)
Business-level strategy  \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 1)
how to compete successfully in particular markets \newline % Row Count 9 (+ 1)
decisions are related to strategic business units (SBU) \newline % Row Count 11 (+ 2)
SBU is a part of an organisation for which there is a distinct external market for goods or services that is different from another SBU \newline % Row Count 14 (+ 3)
Operational strategy – the delivery of corporate and business strategies in terms of resources, processes and people. \newline % Row Count 17 (+ 3)
how the component parts of an organisation deliver effectively the corporate- and business-level strategies in terms of resources, processes and people% Row Count 21 (+ 4)
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\seqsplit{Self-production} (3D) & produces its own goods \tn 
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Functional & one that optimizes the use (or function) of goods and services and thus the management of existing wealth (goods, knowledge, and nature). \tn 
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Bio-based & using renewable biological resources sustainably to produce food, energy and industrial goods \tn 
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Sharing & assets or services are shared between private individuals, either free or for a fee, typically by means of the internet. \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{3.833cm}}{Internet of Things refers to the rapidly growing network of connected objects that are able to collect and exchange data in real time using embedded sensors. \newline Internet of Services - everything that is needed to use software applications is available as a service on the Internet, including the software itself, the tools to develop the software, and the platform (servers, storage and communication) to run the software.}  \tn 
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Platform business model & Community based business models & Circular business models \tn 
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a business model that creates value by facilitating exchanges between two or more \seqsplit{interdependent} groups, usually consumers and producers. (Uber, Airbnb and Pinterest) & people centered, where \seqsplit{collaboration}, partnership, advocacy, and co-creation are top values. \seqsplit{(Ben\&Jerry's}, TOMS, Warby Parker) & articulates the logic of how an organisation creates, offers, and delivers value to its broader range of stakeholders while minimising ecological and social costs. (Timberland, Nike, IKEA) \tn 
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New business models & Platform business models, Community based business models, Circular business models \tn 
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\mymulticolumn{2}{x{3.833cm}}{Competition will come from different, unexpected corners \newline Communities - Recruitment: talent will choose companies that have sustainability on no.1 \newline !hat is your reputation? - Platform economy: more independent workers, changed employee - employer relations \newline Not only manufacturers but also service companies will be affected \newline Think of universities, free online courses etc \newline 21st century skills (creativity, critical thinking) more important than diplomas? \newline Need for continuous development \& training}  \tn 
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more autonomy & \seqsplit{loyalty/commitment} & development of \seqsplit{products/services} \tn 
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formal procedures &  & future investments \tn 
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Company & Strategic Principle \tn 
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Coolblue & Customer first "everything to get a smile" \tn 
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General Electric & Be number one or number two in every  				industry in which we compete, or get out \tn 
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Southwest Airlines & Meet customers' short-haul travel needs at 				fares competitive with the cost of 					automobile travel \tn 
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Netflix & You can watch as much as you want, 				whenever you want without a single					commercial – all for one low monthly price \tn 
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Line Manager & HR MANAGER \tn 
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 & The company's long-term plan for how it will balance its internal strengths and weaknesses with its external opportunities and threats to maintain a competitive advantage \tn 
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Ability to design and manufacture ever more powerful microprocessors for PCs \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 2)
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Supplements & Bargaining  Power & -\textgreater{} &  \tn 
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Quality \& design versus short-term profit & Line rather focuses on production / financial performance than people management. \tn 
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How did HR support this growth? & How did HR support this growth? \tn 
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Hire an HR team & Admin: proper employee contracts, visa's, archives \tn 
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Payroll system and aligning benefits & Focus \& attention to policies- procedures- \seqsplit{standardization-communication} \tn 
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Recruitment and Selection: 110 employees hired in 18 months & Factory in Saudi Arabia: flexible force of 50 \% changed into permanent staff \tn 
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Focus on Health \& Safety (absenteeism, admin \& follow up) & Employee Survey was held, and results discussed \tn 
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Change of leadership in some areas & Career development opportunities for High Potentials from Europe/Asia \tn 
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Performance Appraisals system in place & Training \& Development (to motivate, to increase productivity, to develop) \tn 
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