When EconoPharmCo Acquired a Competing Chain of Discount Drug Stores,the

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When EconoPharmCo acquired a competing chain of discount drug stores,the vice president of HR was brought in to the executive committee for his input after the decision to acquire was made.The executive committee wanted the HR vice president to make plans for workforce changes.This is an example of HR as a strategic partner.

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Monetarist

An economist who holds the belief that variations in the money supply have major influences on national output in the short run and the price level over longer periods.

Rational Expectations

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Classical

An economic theory that emphasizes free markets, minimal government intervention, and the belief in self-regulating nature of markets.

Equation of Exchange

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