For this assignment, assume the role of an executive HR consultant to a medium-sized IT business owner CEO. This company is acquiring another small competitor in the same field within one year.

For this assignment, assume the role of an executive HR consultant to a medium-sized IT business owner CEO. This company is acquiring another small competitor in the same field within one year. In the process of preparation for the M&A, you are to write a brief executive summary discussing what strategic HRM is and the benefits and challenges to the company as a consultant to the CEO of this IT business. Here are the critical questions in strategic planning in general: Where are you now? (Assess the current situation.) Where do you want to be? (Envision and articulate a desired future.) How do you get there? (Formulate and implement a strategy and strategic objectives.) How will you know if you are on track toward your intended destination? (Establish a mechanism to evaluate progress.) In this document, you will need to address the following: What is strategic HRM? Provide your own definition of the strategic HRM in the given case. What are the benefits of SHRM for the company? What are the challenges to the company that will experience change? Length: 2- pages, not including the title and reference pages References: Include a minimum of 2-3 scholarly resources.