What Do We Call the Internal Alignment of HR Practices

question 13

Multiple Choice

What do we call the internal alignment of HR practices to establish a configuration that is mutually enforcing?

• A) vertical fit
• B) horizontal fit
• C) HR alignment
• D) enforcing fit

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Definitions:

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold (COGS), indicating the profitability of a company's core business activities.

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations by comparing its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to its interest expenses.

Equity Multiplier

A financial ratio that measures a company's total assets financed by its shareholders' equity, used to evaluate financial leverage.

Net Profit Margin

A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by revenue, indicating how much profit a company makes with its total sales.