Which of the following aptly describes the role of line managers and staff advisors namely HR professionals?

Correct answer: A. Staff advisers focus more on developing HR programmes while line managers are more involved in the implementation of those programmes

  • A. Staff advisers focus more on developing HR programmes while line managers are more involved in the implementation of those programmes
  • B. Line managers are concerned more about develop.ing HR programmes whereas staff advisors are more involved in implementing such programmes
  • C. Staff advisors are solely responsible for developing, implementIng and evaluating the HR programmes while line managers are not all involved in any matters concerning HR
  • D. Line managers alo~e are responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the HR programmes while staff advisors are not all involved in any matters concerning HR.Get Executive Coaching

Explanation

HR staff advisers generally design and advise on HR programmes, while line managers apply them in day-to-day supervision. Line managers still share HR responsibilities, so the other choices incorrectly exclude one group.

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