Q.Human Resource Management is both ______.

HRM combines a body of systematic knowledge (science) with the skilful, judgemental handling of people (art), so it is both — option (c).

Human Resource Management (HRM) is called both a science and an art. It is a science because it is based on an organised body of knowledge, principles, theories and techniques (for recruitment, training, appraisal, motivation, etc.) that can be studied and applied systematically. It is an art because managing people successfully needs personal skill, experience, judgement and creativity — the same principle must be applied differently to different individuals and situations.

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