Differences and similarities in managerial perspectives of strategic HRM

Abstract

The views of three different levels of management on strategic human resource issues in an Australian state health system are investigated. District and Human Resource managers have different perspectives from managers in the Corporate office in regard to vision and long term objectives, policy objectives, the extent to which Corporate office employs a consultative approach and consistency across Districts on HR functions. District Managers differ on a number of issues from those of Corporate managers, whereas differences between Human Resource managers and the Corporate division are even greater, and involve a wider range of issues. District Managers and Human Resource managers generally appear to hold similar opinions. Recommendations include that the Corporate office could adopt a consultative and inclusive management style which included outlying Districts