Human Resources as a Strategic Partner

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the current purpose of the Human Resources Department and its importance in every organization. This paper will also explore the drastic role changes in HR during the last fifteen years; In addition describing the advantages and disadvantages of Human Resources department report directly to the CEO or President of the company versus having a separate change of authority. This paper will also include the major competencies that …

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