Introduction to Business Management

- In my career, I've been faced with many tough decisions.…Once, an employee with a substance abuse problem…confronted me after work in a pretty threatening way.…This employee also happened to be assigned…to several key projects,…had the best technical skills of anyone on his team,…and was pretty politically well connected.…I had to weigh the gravity of the after hours interaction…with the needs of our business…as I considered the next steps.…Should he be disciplined?…What other business implications are there?…It wasn't a simple decision.…

This is why it's so important for HR professionals…to have a sound understanding…of business structures and operations.…HR pros use this knowledge to fully evaluate…the consequences of any people-related decisions.…HR professionals build credibility with business leaders…when they communicate in a way that resonates with them.…Leaders are more confident in…and more collaborative with HR…when they believe HR understands what must be done…to help the business achieve its goals.…