The Generic Structure of HRM Functions Is Likely to Result

question 24

Multiple Choice

The generic structure of HRM functions is likely to result in

• A)functional specialists being distracted by transactional activities.
• B)generalists focusing more on maintaining functional specializations.
• C)service centers focusing on efficient delivery of basic services across units.
• D)nondual reporting relationships among field generalists and HRM/line heads.
• E)the responsibility of leveraging information technology shifting to functional specialists.

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