Question

Eileen works in the human resources department of a corporation with several hundred employees. her main function is to advise and assist managers in other departments, such as marketing and production, when they make staffing decisions. eileen's position would be classified as a(n) ___________ position.

Answer 1

The fact that Eileen's main function is to advise and assist managers in other departments, (marketing and production), when they make staffing decisions means that Eileen's position would be classified as a staff position.
The staff position receives commands from the management and has the responsibility of providing information.