Short Answers

Question 1

role of HR practitioner

Answer 1

• Aligning HR strategies with business strategies
• Delivering services (i.e., recruitment)
• Strengthening employee contributions
• Managing change

Question 2

role of Line Manager

Answer 2

• Determining work and job design
• Promoting a culture of well-being
• Making hiring decisions
• Coaching and developing employees
• Reviewing performance

Question 3

Discuss the relationship between the line manager and the HR practitioner (book)

Answer 3


- Every manager’s job is managing people.

- Successful organizations equip their line managers with a thorough understanding of HRM. 

- HR professionals help the line manager be a good people manager by providing 
advice as well as direct services. 

- Combining expertise of HR professionals with the experience of line managers can 
develop and utilize the talents of employees to their greatest potential.