___________ was the HR activity reported by managers as being the most tightly or somewhat integrated with their firms' performance management activities.

A) Career planning
B) Compensation
C) Recruiting
D) Succession planning
E) Training/development

HR Activity

This pertains to operations and tasks carried out by the Human Resources department, including recruitment, training, employee relations, and benefits management.

Performance Management Activities

Various actions taken by an organization to plan, monitor, and review an employee's work objectives and overall contribution to the organization.

Training/Development

The educational process of enhancing an individual's skills, knowledge, and competencies for career advancement or performance improvement.