Chris, the director of operations, strongly believes that human resource management (HRM) is critical to the success of organizations. Jamie, the CFO of the organization, opposes Chris' view because she thinks HRM is an unnecessary expense for the company. Which statement weakens Jamie's belief?
A) HRM is highly substitutable and interchangeable.
B) HRM is easily available for all companies to utilize.
C) HRM helps an organization imitate human resources at a high-performing competitor.
D) HRM ensures that persons with high levels of the needed skills and knowledge are easily found.
E) HRM is indispensable for building a competitive advantage.

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This statement directly opposes Jamie's belief that HRM is an unnecessary expense and instead emphasizes its importance in building a competitive advantage. The other statements either do not address the value of HRM or suggest that it is easily replaceable or accessible, which does not necessarily contradict Jamie's viewpoint.

Chris, the Director of Operations, Strongly Believes That Human Resource