When an Organization Faces a Slow-Down in Business Activity, There

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Multiple Choice

When an organization faces a slow-down in business activity, there may be a reduction in the number of hours employees work in order to avoid layoffs.This is called

• A)reduction contingency.
• B)job contingency.
• C)work sharing.
• D)work sustainability.
• E)layoff avoidance.

Identify how technology impacts transformation processes in organizations.

Comprehend the role of technology in achieving organizational outputs.

Understand the purpose and impact of flexible manufacturing systems and design for disassembly.

Differentiate between various trends in manufacturing technology (e.g., remanufacturing, cellular layouts).

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