In this capstone, you will evaluate the human resource (HR) management function as a strategic partner due to its broad organizational impact and potential for strategically advancing the organization’s business agenda. You will also evaluate how ethics and values align organizational strategies and drive organizational success by helping to create a competitive advantage. As a strategic partner, the HR management function is a part of the executive strategic planning team and can drive elements of the strategic plan. The capstone supports your understanding of strategic planning as a key process and can develop critical knowledge and tools for understanding the organizational challenges that the HR function supports.