2.24. Summary

This chapter provided an overview of the core HR knowledge requirements, which have implications in all of the HR functional areas and are the basis for understanding responsibilities in those areas.

Each of these requirements is the subject of many books, articles, and seminars, and some are even the basis for entire professional associations or certification programs in their own right. If, after reading this chapter, you feel the need for additional information about any of these topics, the Internet or your local library will provide additional resources to enhance your knowledge. Appendix C, "Resources," toward the end of this study guide also provides some resources that may be helpful.

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