Management, Loose-Leaf Version
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ISBN: 9781305969308
Author: Richard L. Daft
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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1. Explain what human resource management (HR) is and how
it relates to the management process.
2. Give at least eight examples of how managers can use HR
concepts and techniques.
3. Illustrate the HR management responsibilities of line and
staff (HR) managers.
4. Provide a good example that illustrates HR's role in
formulating and executing company strategy.
5. Write a short essay that addresses the topic: why metrics
and measurement are crucial to today's HR managers.
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