Which of the following is NOT one of the five key activities coordinated by the HR function?

• A. Recruitment & Selection
• B. Training and Development
• C. Performance Appraisal & Feedback
• D. Employee Engagement

Answer: (D)

The essential idea is that HR is built around a set of core processes that handle how people are brought in, developed, and managed, plus how they are rewarded and how relationships at work are maintained. The standard lineup includes recruiting and selecting new staff, providing training and development, and conducting performance appraisal and feedback to guide improvement. The fifth element is typically compensation and benefits or employee relations, depending on the organization. Employee engagement, while very important for outcomes like motivation and retention, is not usually listed as one of these core HR processes. It’s more of an outcome or gauge of how well the HR practices are working and the overall work environment, rather than a standalone core activity. So, it isn’t one of the five key HR activities.