Question

over the past several decades, automation has increased hrm efficiency by ________. allowing hr personnel to outsource tasks to external sources adding funds for new training programs reducing the number of people needed to perform routine tasks seeking job candidates with high - tech experience

Explanation:

Automation in HRM replaces manual - repetitive tasks. By doing so, it cuts down the number of employees required for routine work, thus increasing efficiency. Outsourcing is not directly related to automation's efficiency - boost in - house. Adding funds for training is not an automation - related efficiency increase. Seeking high - tech candidates is about recruitment, not automation's efficiency impact on routine tasks.

Answer:

reducing the number of people needed to perform routine tasks