Effectiveness of HRM systems and practices

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competency:

Analyze HRM programs and other related systems within an organization that supports employee engagement and commitment.Activity Instruction
In this discussion, you will gain experience in:
Assessing the effectiveness of HRM systems and practices that support an employee-centered environment by leading to a higher level of employee engagement and employee commitment.
Evaluating research studies that analyze HR trends, developments, and challenges that support effective employee-centered programs and the need to create employee-oriented systems.Systems and structures within organizations can significantly impact the level of employee engagement and by extension, the effectiveness of the organization.
Referring to the Bate, Khan, and Pye 2000 article and the Awbrey 2007 article, discuss the relationship between organizational design (systems and processes) and organizational change.
Analyze how HRM can participate in the processes described.
What challenges might be encountered?
Use Capella’s library to identify two HR trends or developments that appear to support this view of organizational design. Be sure to cite your sources.