Systems of Mutually-Supporting Human Resources Practices That Combine Flexibility with Employee

question 131

Multiple Choice

Systems of mutually-supporting human resources practices that combine flexibility with employee involvement in decision making are called ____________________.

• A) quality circles
• B) high-performance work systems
• C) self-directed work teams
• D) functional employee initiatives

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Definitions:

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller controlling a large portion of the market and the ability to influence prices and output.

Monopolistically Competitive

Refers to a market structure where many companies sell similar but not identical products, allowing them to have some control over their prices.

Economic Profits

Profits that exceed the opportunity costs of a firm, calculated as total revenues minus both explicit and implicit costs.

Long Run

A period during which all factors of production and costs are variable, and firms can enter or exit the industry.