Discuss the factors relating to hard and soft HRM. Make links to Storey's 27 point differences and discuss the use of Line Managers when developing HRM strategies. Scenario: Human Resource Management is at the centre of organisational decisions. The way in which an organisation operates can be determined by the differing HRM policies and procedures imposed on employees. Line Managers are increasingly at the centre of the organisational strategies. Task 1 – Create an information sheet to be distributed to Line Managers to support/manage employees within their organisation: [LO1.1] Create two information sheets, (one for each organisation) for a sales organisation where salesmen either get good commissions or are sacked and for a wellness centre where all the staff are encouraged to improve themselves and so improve the company. Identify which theories covered by this unit are applicable to each of these organisations and then consider the advantages and disadvantages of each theory discussed. Word guide - each information sheet should be about 150 words. Do not forget to put references in the answer. Task 2 – 500 word essay: [LO1.2, 1.3] Using Storey's 27 point model discuss developments in employer-employee relations. Do line managers have a role to play in achieving the organisation's strategic goals especially if developing a quality workforce is one of those strategic objectives. (Note references and appendices do not count towards the 500 word limi