Alliance Data is a new start-up looking to rival E-Tronics in a highly competitive market. While the company only has 150 employees, business leaders would like to use some of the most recent high tech solutions as a way to get ahead of the game. They recommend to HR to go all in and invest in the best and most sophisticated planning systems available. How can HR best respond to business leaders in this scenario?

Rather than using sophisticated systems, HR will adopt quick rules of thumb based on the past experiences of each employee. Given the maturity of the business, a stage II model will provide the most success.

(A)The only way to bring in better talent and manage systems more effectively is through sophisticated human resource planning systems. HR will invest heavily in systems used by large, successful corporations.

(B)Although technology and tools are useful for a more robust process, simple stage I modeling that reduces cost and hassle can be just as effective for a small company looking to grow. HR will stick with stage I modeling.

(C)If Operations is willing to pay for sophisticated human resource planning systems and the necessary resources to manage the process, HR will agree to the new implementation.