Asked by Jillean Longwell on Sep 23, 2024

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ABC Company has a strategy of being a low-cost provider of services and thus pays its employees a low wage rate. Which of the following is an example of an HR practice that would be in alignment with this strategy?

A) a heavy investment in training
B) recruitment at top educational institutions
C) complex compensation plans such as profit sharing and stock options
D) career planning sessions with employees
E) ongoing recruitment activities

Low-Cost Provider

A business strategy focusing on offering goods or services at the lowest possible price to gain competitive advantage.

HR Practice

Human Resource practices involve the strategies, policies, and methods implemented by an organization to manage its workforce effectively.

Compensation Plans

Schemes or strategies for rewarding employees financially based on their performance, position, or tenure.

  • Understand the alignment between human resources practices and business strategy.
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Shelby Marcumabout 10 hours ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Ongoing recruitment activities align with a low-cost provider strategy because they help the company maintain a steady flow of new, potentially less expensive labor, which is consistent with keeping operational costs low, including wages.