Sample Research Paper on a Diagnosis of Human Capital Management Issues at AGC

Sample Research Paper on a Diagnosis of Human Capital Management Issues at AGC

Introduction

            Atlantis Global Corporation (AGC) is a multinational company that has specialized in the production and marketing of electronic circuit panels; primarily used in the most technologically advanced TV monitors. Despite the fact that many of its offices are in the United States, the bulk of the production processes take place in its subsidiaries in parts of Asia and Africa.  Some few years back, AGC as part of its human capital staffing strategy, appointed several people from its headquarters into leadership capacities and relocated them to supervise its operations in all its subsidiaries. The senior management aimed to achieve higher profit margins and other benefits such as improved organizational culture and performance by taking such an approach. However, AGC, which is considered a top performer in this market, is at a high risk of losing its position due to the various human capital management challenges it is currently facing. In a global world where competition is ever on the rise, it is essential that businesses invest in human capital to remain competitive in the available markets (Mostafa, Gould‐Williams & Bottomley, 2015). Therefore, it is vital that a diagnosis of the problems at AGC is carried out urgently, not only to identify them, but most fundamentally, draft practical solutions that will ensure the global leader improves its performance; thus, retain its top position.

The Significance of a Diagnosis as Part of the Change Management Plan

            A diagnosis in the context of an organization can be defined as the process through which a situation is analyzed to identify the causes and hence aid in formulating practical solutions (McFillen et al. 2013). McFillen and his colleagues assert further that a diagnosis is the first and most critical step in the planning of any change interventions within an organization. Diagnosis helps in identifying areas that need improvement and most importantly, aid in the formulation of relevant intervention strategies.  Rao (2015) posits that, failure for companies to develop and implement appropriate strategies for change…… more