Which of the following is a reason why an organization might consider a plan to downsize? The organization has seen a decline in profits during the past 2 quarters. A portion of the current employees are unhappy with their jobs. The relationship between management and workers is uncooperative.

Large companies and government agencies with a high number of employees typically adopt a hierarchical structure to better accommodate their size and clarify reporting relationships.

The process of placing the right man on the right job is called Placement.

Key Takeaways In short, human resource activities fall under the following five core functions: staffing, development, compensation, safety and health, and employee and labor relations. Within each of these core functions, HR conducts a wide variety of activities.