HUMAN RESOURCES: Role

Question 1

What is the definition of HR?

Answer 1

The management of the relationship between an employer and employee.

Question 2

What are the functions of of HR?

Answer 2

Recruitment, equal employment opportunity, training development, separation etc.

Question 3

What are the interdependence factors of HR on operations?

Answer 3

Recruits relevant employees with necessary skills.

Oversees training.

Question 4

What are the interdependence factors of HR on finance?

Answer 4

Sets budgets for training and recruitment.

Budgets set for health and safety.

Question 5

What are the interdependence factors of HR on marketing?

Answer 5

Ensures staff are motivated to perform marketing functions.

Ensures employees are trained to be the face of the business.

Question 6

What is outsourcing?

Answer 6

A business turns over much of the responsibility for production to an independent firm.

Question 7

What is the purpose of outsourcing?

Answer 7

Take advantage of the skills provided by the specialist + a reduction in labour costs.

Question 8

What are the risks of global outsourcing?

Answer 8

Difficulty controlling the quality and reliability of the good or service.