Which of the Following Is a Technique Used by Firms

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a technique used by firms to reduce the stress experienced by their employees?

• A)Create job descriptions for employees that are less specific and focused.
• B)Shift control over critical decisions to higher levels in the organization.
• C)Base pay decisions on tenure as opposed to performance.
• D)Train managers to be more interpersonally sensitive.

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Definitions:

Debt-To-Equity Ratio

A financial proportion depicting how much of a company's assets are financed through debt versus equity from shareholders.

Balance Sheet

a financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial position at a particular point in time, detailing assets, liabilities, and equity.

Income Statement

A report detailing income and outgoings of a business for a set time frame, culminating in a profit or deficit.

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its interest payments on outstanding debt from its operating earnings.