| Human-resource management is not traditionally seen as central to the 1 of the firm in the United States. | 1 | |
| The lack of importance attached to human-resource management can be seen in the corporate 2. | 2 | |
| The post of head of human-resource management is usually a 3. | 3 | |
| While American firms often talk about the 4 spent on training, their work force. | 4 | |
| The money they do invest is also more highly 5 on professional and managerial employees. | 5 |