The human resource management plan outlined above covers the key areas that require attention in the growth of the Merton Campaign Society. Thanks to the SMART analysis, the objectives of the HRM plan were set in a realistic and sustainable manner. However, the plan could have been supported by key guidance on the funds available for human resource activities and the mechanisms used in prioritizing human resource projects. Additionally, an overview of how deadlines would be met would have helped clarify the plan. Additionally, short-term plans should have been distinguished from long-term plans. Third Section The Purpose of Human Resource Management Policies in Organizations Human resource policies refer to a set of formal regulations and guidelines formulated by human resource departments to govern recruitment, appraisal, training , remuneration and dismissal of employees. These policies and practices must comply with applicable labor laws and regulations. Human resource management policies also cover equality and equity, benefits, working hours and leave, employee discipline, intellectual property and drug use. In the organizational context, human resource policies contribute to the establishment of organizational structure and culture. If certain policies such as those governing workplace safety, performance evaluation, employee discipline, and working hours were eliminated, most organizations' work environments would be completely chaotic. In this regard, HR policies govern the relationships between employees as well as the interactions between employees and managers. Human resource policies are created to oversee employee well-being and ensure fairness (David 2004). These policies ensure... middle of document ...... the need to formulate flexible human resource policies and strategic plans. The knowledge gained in this course will help me in my role as a human resources manager to effectively oversee the definition of my organization's human resource needs as well as the effective management of my organization's employees. At the beginning of the course, I did not fully understand the factors played by the business environment on human resource decisions. This unit has certainly been a revelation in that regard. Works Cited Armstrong, M 2008, Strategic human resources management: a guide to action, Kogan Page, London. Bamberger, P & Meshoulam, I 2000, Human Resource Strategy: Formulation, Implementation, and Impact, Sage Publications, Beverly Hills, California. Beardwell, J & Claydon, T 2007, Human resource management: a contemporary approach, FT/Prentice Hall, Harlow.