ves6:1Lean Production As A Process7:0HRM Parallel Business Objectives7:1Competitive Priorities Of Manufacturing Strategy7:2Competitive Dimensions Of Human Resource Strategy8:0Self Development And How It Is Aligned With The HRM Strategic Objectives9:0Self Reflection.10:0Bibliography.11:0AppendixIntroductionTo research the integration of human resource management and manufacturing it is necessary to consider the competitive priorities of manufacturing strategy, which are directly related to the competitive potential of this functional area.Two evolutionary stages of manufacturing, which may enhance other functional areas, are considered in this study. First, the internal integration stage occurs when the functional areas carry out their activities based on the performance objective established either by the company or each of their divisions, but without participating in their formulation. Second, external integration happens when manufacturing area and other functional areas support the formulation of strategies externally, e.g. they participate in the generation of competitive advantages based on a diagnosis of the competitive environment of the company (Hayes and Wheelwright, 1984).The external integration stage of manufacturing is facilitated by the creation of business units, which become responsible for the competitive strategies (Porter, 1980). A business unit or strategic business unit is the grouping of similar activities related to a specific business which allows the company greater interaction with its competitive environment. A business unit represents a very useful way of optimizing the results of the company because its homogeneous products are managed with a business objective and they are challenged to present the respective results (Oliveira, 1995).The upgrade of manufacturing management requires its integration into strategic business management and it is substantial that the level of importance of its sub-a...
