A non$-$unionized telecommunications firm is downsizing and plans to use seniority as the basis for layoff decisions. As the HR Director, to what potential problem do you alert management?

This can have a disparate impact on people from underrepresented groups.

It violates government regulations.

It may unfairly benefit female employees.

It may unfairly benefit the more$-$competent employees over the less$-$competent employees.

Use your knowledge of strategic HR management to answer the following question.

To better execute its strategy, a pharmaceutical company creates an action plan that emphasizes a recommitment to its vision, mission, and values and a culture of accountability. Which of Honeywell CEO Larry Bossidy$$s $4$As$$ is the company employing in this scenario?

agility

alignment

ability

architecture