Case #4 and case questions:

Human Resources at Hewlett-Packard (A)

 

 

1.     Discuss the ‘HP Way’ in terms of how Hewlett-Packard manages people?

1.     What are the primary values?

2.     What are the company personnel policies and internal structures which support these values?

3.     What other business policies support the HP Way?

2.     Discuss the pros and cons of working for a company such as Hewlett-Packard.       Would you like to work for this kind of company? Why or why not?

3.     Can Hewlett-Packard continue to apply its HRM approach as the company grows and moves into new businesses? How will it be able to adapt to a changing competitive environment and future trends in business and Human Resource management?