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A Sign of the Times (Scenario)

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A Sign of the Times (Scenario)
After hearing of the threat for a long time, Lina's company had finally decided that it must "right- size," and this meant coming up with a plan for reducing the current size of the workforce at her manufacturing plant. The job was left to her, and as much as she hated doing this part of her job, it was necessary for the survival of the company and not just an effort to inflate their stock price. She also appreciated that her company was willing to try many different routes to decrease their labor costs, which was consistent with the positive way the company had treated their employees in the past.
-Lina suggests to management that by not filling openings created by voluntary resignations or normal retirements, the organization may avoid much of the pain associated with workforce reduction. This option is known as ________.

Definitions:

Professionalism

The competence, skill, and standards expected of a professional in their conduct and work.

Legal Obligation

A duty enforced by law, requiring an individual or entity to conform to certain actions or to refrain from certain actions.

Ethical Obligation

A moral duty that guides behavior and decision-making, based on societal, professional, or personal standards of right and wrong.

Prosecutor

A legal representative who brings charges against a suspect in a court of law and leads the case against the defendant.