"The function of Human Resource Management is advisory in nature." Justify for or against and give a reason.

For the statement.

The function of Human Resource Management is advisory (staff) in nature for the following reasons:

1. Staff Function — Human resource managers do not manufacture or sell goods, but they contribute to the success and growth of an organisation by advising the operating departments on personnel matters.

2. Provides Expert Advice — In big organisations, the human resource department provides expert advice and assistance concerning personnel matters.

3. Line Responsibility — Personnel management is a responsibility of all those who manage people. When a personnel department is created, other managers are not relieved of this responsibility — the department only advises and assists line managers.

4. Director-like Role — Like the director of a movie, the performance of HR managers can be judged from the success of the total organisation.

Hence, HRM is rightly described as a staff function but a line responsibility.