2SHRM: The Final JournalThe important lesson I gained in module 1 is the numerous attributes that HumanResource Management (HRM) professionals should possess. The essence of always inspiringemployees to improve professionally and practice ethics inspired my thoughts. As a result of thislesson, and I established my definition of Strategic HRM. The published research regarding howdifficult it can be for human resource (HR) managers to be unbiased, as well as the unconsciousattitudes that foster partiality, were crucial HRM experiences that influenced my views. I realizedfrom reading the three recommended readings for the module that it was difficult for managers tobe completely ethical. Nonetheless, I felt that considering fairness while responding to employeedemands is a critical aspect in determining whether or not a manager is ethical. While reading thearticles, I also learned that understanding certain components might help HR managers developthemselves and care more about their people.In module 2, I read course materials that interrogated the role of an HRM competencyframework in developing the employees in an organization. I learned that a competencyframework helps employees build their abilities. I discovered that this framework not onlyspecifies what HR staff members need to accomplish to be effective in their duties but alsoshows how HR functions link to long-term business goals and success. I also considered howestablishing key competencies may aid in the development of a standardized approach toeffective HR management. In my reflections, I realized that through business partnerships andstaff leadership, a well-articulated framework allows HRM to become a critical contributor toorganizational success. The readings for the course highlighted that as HRM shifts from an
