During the final RFP stage, the HRM needs to determine which department manager to partner with for support. Which department should this HRM select?

• A. Information technology
• B. Finance
• C. Marketing
• D. Legal

Answer: (A)

Partnering with Information Technology is essential because the final RFP for a technology solution must be evaluated for technical feasibility and seamless integration with existing systems. IT brings the expertise to assess system architecture, data migration plans, interoperability with the HRIS, payroll, benefits, and other enterprise tools, as well as security controls, access management, and disaster recovery. They can review vendor specifications, run compatibility checks, and ensure the solution can be implemented within the organization’s network and security policies. While Finance, Legal, and Marketing play important roles in cost, contracts, and user adoption, IT is the department that ensures the technology will actually work in the organization and connect smoothly with current systems.