To be most effective in their duties, the HR department should be in what position of the organization’s hierarchy?

Correct answer: (A)

The same as the top managers

For HR to be effective, HR managers should be at the top of the organizational hierarchy. Being at the top of the organization allows the HR manager to play a critical role in HR policy formulation and provides the power necessary for fair and consistent implementation of HR policies. When HRM is regarded with such importance within the organization, HR is much more likely to be engaged in operational, managerial, and strategic activities.