Question

Although Beth is pursuing a career in public relations, she finds human resource management to be interesting and significant. When pursuing a position as a manager, Beth decides she wants to work in an organization where she is likely to handle many HR activities herself. Which type of organization is most likely to offer Beth that kind of opportunity?

Answer 1

Answer: A small business with an HR specialist but no HR department is likely to offer Beth that opportunity.

Explanation: Small businesses often times have no HR department but may have an HR specialist compared to large businesses. The recruitment and other personnel related activities of small businesses are mostly done by line supervisors and coordinated by the HR specialist.

As such, Beth will be saddled with a lot of HR activities which she will find interesting if she joins a small business of that kind.

Answer 2

Answer: A small business with an HR specialist but no HR department

Explanation: If Beth were to work in a small business she will be exposed to many different functions. This can allow her to be hands on with various roles and learn from the many different tasks the HR specialist is in charge of. And because she is able to pick up on these duties, it can allow for a smooth transition into HR over time.