Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Current View

question 252

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the current view of the role of human resource management within a firm?

• A)human resource management is largely a clerical function that involves keeping records,processing payroll,and making sure that federal regulations are met
• B)human resource management has become so complex that only highly trained human resource specialists should make human resource decisions
• C)human resource management functions have become so important that in many firms all managers now perform them
• D)changes in technology have largely done away with the need for a separate human resource department

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