During Downsizing, the HRM Function Must "Surgically" Reduce the Workforce

question 65

Multiple Choice

During downsizing, the HRM function must "surgically" reduce the workforce by cutting only the workers who are less valuable in their performance. What is a reason for this being difficult to achieve?

• A) The definition of "less valuable" is fluid and hard to define.
• B) Downsizing companies tend to have a strong, interconnected hierarchy.
• C) The best workers may leave before the organization lays off anyone.
• D) Voluntary turnover is encouraged for all levels of employees.
• E) Decision making has become decentralized, leaving no department with the power to reduce the workforce.

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Definitions:

Increases

The action of becoming or making something larger or more in quantity, size, or degree.

Behavioral Intention

The likelihood that a person will perform a given behavior based on their attitude and beliefs towards that behavior.

Subjective Norms

Subjective Norms involve an individual's perception of social pressure to perform or avoid a particular behavior, heavily influenced by the beliefs about what important people in their life think they should do.

Perceived Behavioral Control

An individual's belief about how easy or difficult it will be to perform a particular behavior.