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Assignment: Instructions: The human resource department, including its roles and configuration, can vary widely from company to company. This variation can be a function of the size of the company, the industry of the company, and the strategic placement of human resources.

1. Considering this, please address the following prompts in your discussion on one page.

• Is there a minimum level or configuration for the human resources department? How does this minimum level vary based on the size of the organization and industry?

• After acknowledging this minimum level, is the organization missing out on benefits that could be had with a larger or more active department? Is there a point of diminishing returns?

• Define what you think it means for an organization to manage its human resources.

• How does effective human resource management contribute to a company's success?

Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.