Asked in a 2009 paper

Which of the following is a key HR role as defined by Ulrich et al (2009)?

Correct answer: B. Business ally

  • A. Personnel administrator
  • B. Business ally
  • C. Payroll advisor
  • D. Organisational geographerSource Heavy Machinery

Explanation

Ulrich’s HR roles include acting as a strategic partner or business ally who connects HR practices with organisational goals. Personnel administrator and payroll advisor describe narrower administrative activities, not the key strategic role named here.

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