Staffing can be considered a cornerstone of human resource management because it:

A) takes the largest part of the human resource budget

B) determines the workforce representing the company

C) takes the most time of any human resource management function

D) is the only function performed by human resources

The correct answer is Option B) determines the workforce representing the company.

The reason is that staffing is one of the most important parts of an organization, if not the most important. The rest of the organization's functioning is dependent on staffing as the quality of employees hired affects the functioning and productivity of the organization.

Explanations for incorrect answers

• Option A is incorrect because taking the largest part of the human resource budget cannot be the cornerstone of a company
• Option C is incorrect because taking the most time of any human resource management function cannot be the cornerstone of a company.
• Option D is incorrect because it is not the only function performed by human resources