Here are the key differences between traditional HRM and SHRM: Traditional HRM: - Focused on administrative personnel functions like recruitment, training, compensation etc. - Reactive to changes in business environment - Narrow scope of improving individual employee productivity Strategic HRM: - Integrates HRM practices with business strategy and objectives - Plays a strategic role in achieving organizational goals - Focuses on developing and maintaining core competencies - Anticipates and leads change rather than reacting to it - Broader scope of improving organizational performance Some other differences: - Traditional HRM supports line managers, SHRM is a partner to line managers