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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.
-Another option that may help would be to have employees share jobs or perform their jobs on a part- time basis, an option known as________ .


Definitions:

Impunity

Exemption from punishment or loss or escape from fines in cases where actions could typically result in such consequences.

Joint Tenancy

is a form of property ownership where two or more parties hold equal ownership interests, and the survivor(s) inherit any deceased's share.

Surviving Owner

refers to an individual who co-owned property or assets with another and retains ownership after the other’s death, often in joint tenancy agreements.

Fixed-term Tenancy

A leasing agreement for a specific period, providing stability for both tenant and landlord but limiting flexibility.

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