As the HR director of Clearwater Electronics, you know it is important for HR to be as close as possible to where the people and problems are located. Which reason best explains why it is important for HR to know the line managers and their needs?

• 1. Because line managers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees, it is necessary for HR to provide training to prevent accidents.
• 2.Because line managers are on the front line, HR needs to ensure they and their employees are protected from legal ramifications should something go wrong.
• 3.Because line managers are responsible for their employees, it is necessary for HR to empower them to implement HR initiatives and make sure they are successfully carried out.
• 4.Because line managers are the ones responsible for interviewing and hiring potential employees, it is best that HR collaborate on recruiting efforts to ensure the right people are hired.