Eileen Works in the Human Resources Department of a Corporation

question 211

Multiple Choice

Eileen works in the human resources department of a corporation with several hundred employees. Her main function is to advise and assist managers in other departments, such as marketing and production, when they make staffing decisions. Eileen's position would be classified as a(n) ___________ position

• A) staff
• B) line
• C) first-line
• D) secondary

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