This case series introduces the strategic human resource management (SHRM) process. SHRM is an action research program designed to align the organization and management of human resources with strategy. This case describes the health care industry, Becton Dickinson's (BD) corporate history, and the way the company is organized and managed. Does BD's corporate strategy make sense? Analyzes the fit between strategy and HRM. May be used with: (9-491-152) Becton Dickinson (B): Global Management; (9-491-154) Becton Dickinson (C): Human Resource Function; (9-491-155) Becton Dickinson (D): Strategic Human Resource Management Profiling; (9-496-007) Becton Dickinson (E): An Assessment of Strategic Human Resource Management Profiling.