Human Resources Management Roles

The purpose of this assignment is to ensure that you understand the difference between Human Resources Management (HRM)--a "line" manager--and the Human Resources Department (HRD)--a "staff" function. It is important to understand that these functions are different; one provides direction to an organization and the other provides support. As you work on this assignment, consider different components within the role of a human resources manager versus the role of the Human Resources department.

Write a 350- to 700-word paper that includes the following:

• Identify HRM's role and the human resources department's role in the health care industry.
  • Consider the major differences between these two functions.
• Describe two of the functional roles of the human resources department in detail.

Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.