How does outsourcing the HR function to a firm like Ms Herran's in the video affect HR as a core competency of the organization?

a.Outsourcing strengthens the organization's internal HR competency by transferring knowledge and expertise to the organization's in-house HR staff.

b.Outsourcing of the HR function weakens the internal competency of the HR function within the firm because it replaces the in-house HR staff with outside experts.

c.Outsourcing increases the costs of the HR function to small firms because hiring and training in-house staff would be cheaper in the long run than paying fees to a consulting firm.

d.Outsourcing the HR function does not affect HR as a core competency of the firm because it allows the firm to "buy" expertise from outside rather than "growing" the expertise from the inside.

If you were an HR consultant with a firm similar to Ms Herran's in the video, what would your goal be in the initial meeting with a new client?

a.ascertaining whether the new client is in legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations

b.transferring all the client's HR data files to your firm's HRIS system

c.understanding the client's competitive strategy

d.establishing the metrics by which your firm's contributions to the client will be measured

What would be the major reason for using HR metrics when HR is outsourced to a firm like Ms Herran's?

a.to ascertain whether the firm is in compliance with EEO regulations

b.to ensure that HR continues to be a core competency within the firm

c.to determine if the consulting fees are offset by improvements in organizational performance

d.to provide evidence that HR is adding value to the firm