The Primary Function of the Human Resource Department Within an Organization

question 21

Multiple Choice

The primary function of the human resource department within an organization has been identified as that of:

• A) financing the investment activities of the organization.
• B) defining the mission and vision of the organization.
• C) providing support to operating managers on all personnel matters.
• D) designing and administering work processes.

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Definitions:

Tippee

An individual who receives confidential information from an insider.

Publicly Traded

Refers to a company whose shares are available for purchase by the general public on a stock exchange.

Confidential Information

Data or information of a private nature, the disclosure of which to unauthorized individuals can be harmful to an individual, group, or organization.

Tipper

A person who provides privileged, often non-public, information to someone else, commonly used in the context of insider trading.