Detailed Answer
Correct answer: (A)
Distributing paychecks and working with unions
The basic functions for HR management include planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling. In the early 1900s, HR was primarily focused on distributing paychecks and hiring employees. The 1930s saw the passage of pro-union legislation as personnel staff assumed roles to protect their organizations in interactions with unions. After President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, personnel took on a whole new role as the protector. Today, the HR practitioner is becoming increasingly important as a strategic partner.