Holly is a member of the human resource department at Invert Corp. Setting a goal to enhance the firm's strategy, Holly works to attain it by understanding the current human resources. Through a series of surveys, interviews, and observations, she learns what talents the various departments of Invert Corp. are currently in need of, and attracts new human resources according to those requirements. What kind of HRM responsibility does this example illustrate?
A) HRM's responsibility to handle administrative tasks
B) HRM's responsibility to serve as a strategic partner
C) HRM's responsibility to carry out transactions
D) HRM's responsibility to develop effective systems
E) HRM's responsibility to answer questions

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The example provided illustrates HRM's responsibility to serve as a strategic partner by setting a goal to enhance the firm's strategy and identifying the talent requirements of various departments in order to attract new human resources accordingly. This goes beyond simply handling administrative tasks or carrying out transactions and requires a more strategic approach to human resource management.

Holly Is a Member of the Human Resource Department at Invert