Introduction
Jack has landed several large accounts, and you have been assigned to manage and 
conduct training for a new company. Expatriates will be sent to one of the following 
countries for global expansion:
Germany
Japan
France
Before you can execute the project, you must develop a strategic talent investment 
analysis because the company wants to get the competitive edge by launching a new product 
that will sustain the organization during an economic downturn. Identify a country for the 
project and research a company that manufactures paper products. You are required to
present a strategic talent analysis report before the formation of this department.
Tasks
Evaluate how HRD programs will prepare the new manager to take over the 
department and align with the organization’s vision and strategic plan.
Analyze the HC BRidge Framework to assess how “impact” factors into the strategic 
business plan (see chart—included in project.
Analyze the HC BRidge Framework to assess how “effectiveness” factors into the 
strategic business plan (see chart—included in project).
Analyze the HC BRidge Framework to assess how “efficiency” factors into the strategic business plan (see chart—included in project).
Evaluate an article on HR strategies or HRD programs in an economic downturn or 
recession.
Evaluate how you will measure the ROI of each new manager.
The HC BRidge Framework—A Metal Model
(The Human Capital—Boudreau and Ramstad Framework a Meta Model)