However, due to the role ambiguity and responsibilities of the HRM function, HRD has been repositioned to describe its function in supplementing HRM rather than supporting. Thus, a parallel pathway also known as the parallel nexus of HRM and HRD was introduced. McGoldrick & Stewart (1996) posited that HRM and HRD are parallel pathways of HRM and HRD because of their similarity and emphasis on the elements of corporate strategy. The parallel pathway as suggested by McGoldrick and Stewart (1996) is usefully understood by Figure 2. HRM has the function of recruitment, selection, Corporate strategy motivating and rewarding, whilst, HRD’s function is to provide learning, education and training to the human resources selected and recruited. It is clear that both the HRM and HRD pathways have their own sets of plans and policies, as well as functionality support in the corporate strategy.