The Most Common Approach to Managing Labour Costs During a Recession

question 32

Multiple Choice

The most common approach to managing labour costs during a recession involves:

• A)using a top-down budgeting
• B)reducing employees' variable pay
• C)reducing the workforce
• D)hiring only core employees
• E)using competitive market rates

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