Skip to main content
Contact
Business Reference

Business Glossary

Clear, concise definitions of key business terms in payroll, finance, HR, compliance, and outsourcing. Your reference guide from MYND's domain experts.

692+ TermsA to Z CoverageExpert Definitions

Showing all 692 terms

L

Leave Encashment Calculation

Leave Encashment Calculation Leave Encashment Calculation , in the realm of Human Resources (HR), refers to the systematic process of determining the monetary value of an employee’s accrued but...

View definition

Leave Management

Leave Management Leave Management , also known as absence management, refers to the systematic process by which an organization tracks, approves, and administrates employee time off from work.

View definition

Ledger Posting

Ledger Posting In accounting, ledger posting refers to the process of transferring financial transaction information from a journal to the appropriate accounts in a ledger.

View definition

Liaising with Authority

Liaising with Authority in Human Resources In the realm of Human Resources (HR) and corporate governance, Liaising with Authority refers to the systematic and strategic process by which HR professiona...

View definition

Liaison with Statutory authorities

Understanding Statutory Liaison in Human Resources In the realm of Human Resources (HR) and corporate governance, Liaison with Statutory Authorities refers to the formal and strategic process of actin...

View definition

LIFO (Last In First Out)

LIFO (Last-In, First-Out): Understanding Inventory Valuation and Costing LIFO, an acronym for “Last-In, First-Out,” is an inventory costing method used by businesses to assign costs to inventory.

View definition

Live Video Interview

Live Video Interview A live video interview (also known as a synchronous video interview) is a digital recruitment method in which an employer and a job candidate communicate in real-time using intern...

View definition

Loan & Other Employee Transactions

Understanding Employee Loans and Financial Transactions In the realm of Human Resources and corporate finance, Loan & Other Employee Transactions refer to the administration, tracking, and management ...

View definition

Loan Deduction

Loan Deduction A loan deduction , in a business context, refers to any amount subtracted from a company’s revenue or profit that is specifically attributed to the repayment of a loan.

View definition

Logistics Recruitment

Understanding Logistics Recruitment: A Definitive Overview Logistics Recruitment is a highly specialized branch of Human Resources (HR) and Talent Acquisition dedicated to sourcing, screening, hiring,...

View definition

Loss of Pay (LOP)

Loss of Pay (LOP) Loss of Pay (LOP) is a human resources (HR) term referring to the practice of deducting wages from an employee’s salary for periods of absence from work that are not covered by paid...

View definition

LWF Deduction

Understanding the LWF Deduction: A Comprehensive Guide The LWF Deduction, an acronym for Labour Welfare Fund Deduction , is a statutory levy imposed by certain state governments in India on employers.

View definition
M

Maintenance of relevant statutory registers and other records

Understanding Statutory Registers and Records in Human Resources The maintenance of relevant statutory registers and other records refers to the mandatory administrative practice wherein an employer s...

View definition

Management Accounting

Management Accounting Management accounting , also known as managerial accounting, is a subset of accounting that provides financial and non-financial information to managers within an organization...

View definition

Management Accounts

Management Accounts Management accounts , also known as internal accounts or performance reports, are financial reports generated by a business for its own internal use.

View definition

Manager Self-Service

Manager Self-Service (MSS) Manager Self-Service (MSS) is a technological capability within Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms that empowers line...

View definition

Manpower Augmentation

Manpower Augmentation Manpower augmentation (also widely referred to as staff augmentation ) is an organizational outsourcing strategy used to staff a project and respond to changing business objectiv...

View definition

Manpower Planning

Manpower Planning Manpower Planning , often interchangeably referred to as Human Resource Planning (HRP) or Workforce Planning , is the continuous process of systematic planning to achieve the...

View definition

Manpower Supply

Manpower Supply: A Comprehensive HR Glossary Entry Definition and Overview In the discipline of Human Resources (HR) and workforce management, Manpower Supply refers to the total availability of suita...

View definition

Manufacturing Recruitment

Understanding Manufacturing Recruitment Manufacturing recruitment is a specialized branch of human resources (HR) and talent acquisition focused on sourcing, attracting, evaluating, and onboarding per...

View definition

Market Mapping

Market Mapping: Understanding Your Business Landscape Market mapping is a strategic business practice that involves visually representing and analyzing the various components of a target market.

View definition

Master Service Agreement (MSA)

Understanding the Master Service Agreement (MSA) A Master Service Agreement (MSA) is a foundational, overarching legal contract between two parties—typically a business enterprise and a vendor, servic...

View definition

Maternity Leave

Maternity Leave: Supporting New Mothers in the Workplace Maternity leave is a period of paid or unpaid absence from work granted to a mother before and after childbirth or adoption.

View definition

MCA (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is a government ministry of the Republic of India responsible for the administration of the Companies Act, 2013, the...

View definition

Medical Allowance

Medical Allowance: Understanding Employee Health Benefits A Medical Allowance , often referred to as a health allowance or medical benefit, is a predetermined amount of money or a reimbursement...

View definition

Mediclaim Processing

What is Mediclaim Processing in Human Resources? In the domain of Human Resources (HR) and employee benefits administration, Mediclaim Processing refers to the end-to-end systematic management, verifi...

View definition

Merger & Acquisition

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) refer to the consolidation of companies or their assets through various financial transactions.

View definition

MGT-7 (Annual Return)

MGT-7 (Annual Return): A Comprehensive Overview MGT-7 is a crucial form prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013, in India, requiring companies to file an annual return with the Registrar of...

View definition

Minimum Wage Compliance

Minimum Wage Compliance Minimum Wage Compliance refers to the practice and systemic adherence by organizations to laws and regulations establishing the lowest legal remuneration that employers can...

View definition

MIS (Management Information System)

Management Information System (MIS) A Management Information System (MIS) is a computer-based system used by organizations to collect, process, store , and disseminate information to support...

View definition