This document discusses strategic human resource management. It begins by defining strategic HRM as linking human resources with strategic goals and objectives to improve business performance and foster an innovative organizational culture. It then outlines the objectives of SHRM as ensuring an available skilled workforce, providing direction to meet both business and individual needs, and the differences between traditional HRM and SHRM. Finally, it lists the 6 steps to strategic HRM as: 1) determining mission requirements, 2) analyzing the internal and external environment, 3) developing the HR strategy, 4) developing HR functions and practices, 5) completing the HR strategy, and 6) evaluating strategy effectiveness.