What is the primary reason that training is considered a vital function of human resources management?

a) It is used to improve the skills of employees in their present positions and to prepare them for increased responsibility.

b) It familiarizes newly hired employees with senior colleagues and overall company procedures.

c) It involves verifying the educational background and previous work experience of employees.

d) It is used to assess an applicant's potential for a certain kind of work and his or her ability to fit into an organization's culture.

e) It allows management to obtain detailed information about a job applicant's experience and skills, reasons for changing jobs, attitudes toward the job, and an idea of whether the person would fit in with the company.