This paper explores how the alignment of HR strategy and business strategy relates to organisational performance. It addresses the core question, "Does the alignment of business strategy and HR strategy impact performance?". Using Miles and Snow's theories of strategic typologies (defender,...

The dynamic business environment is seen by many as requiring a significant change in our thinking about leadership. Shared leadership is one alternative to the 'classic' vertical model and implies that either no individual performs all of the leadership functions or that within an organisation,...