A company can take a number of steps to foster an effective relationship between managers and HR, such as:

• A. focusing on the technical side of productivity and teaching it to HR.
• B. hiring outside consultants to assist HR in implementing its programs.
• C. requiring some management experience as part of HR professionals’ training.
• D. developing a tough minded, win/lose mentality among HR professionals.
• E. mandating after-work socializing among HR professionals and line managers.