The decentralisation and devolution of the HR Function within RTE. The impact on HR Professionals, Line Managers and the Human Resources Function itself.

This dissertation explores both the devolution of HR activities to line managers and the decentralisation of the Human Resources Function within organisations. The project seeks to examine the effect these two concepts have had on line managers and HR professionals within the organisation, with particular reference to the effect it has had on staff in RTE. The literature is reviewed and focuses mainly on the changing role of HR and how companies are using devolution and decentralisation today in ah effort to improve performance. Through the use of qualitative research the researcher set out to gain an insight into HR and line managers' views and thoughts on the devolution and decentralistion of HR within RTE. The research is then analysed in conjunction with the literature. The conclusions arising from this set out a number of recommendations on how the role of line manager and HR Professional could be enhanced within RTE