Question $1$

$[10$ marks$]$

Read the courseware excerpt below and answer the question to follow:

Human resource management as an integrated process

Human resources $($HR$)$ in terms of organizational roles and function deals primarily with the people$-$related aspects of management. These specialized professional HR functions and practices are delivered to line$-$function employees to achieve the objectives of the relevant institution.

Source: Van der Westhuizen, E$.$ J$.($Ed$.).(2021).$ Human resource management in government: A South African perspective on theories, politics, and processes. Juta $($Pty$)$ Limited.

Required:

$1\mathrm{.}1$ Human resource functions and practice can refer to various tasks carried out by line$-$function employees and HR specialists jointly. Identify. and offer brief explanations for the five $(5)$ primary functions and practices identified in your courseware. $(10$ marks$)$