In Times When There Is a Work Shortage, What Alternatives

question 52

Essay

In times when there is a work shortage, what alternatives to layoff are available for employers to consider? In your answer, indicate why an employer might consider alternatives to layoff and identify and describe three alternatives.

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Definitions:

Equity-Financed

A method of funding in which a company raises capital through the sale of shares, effectively trading ownership interest for investment funds.

Incremental Value

The additional or extra value generated by taking a particular action, often compared to doing nothing or choosing an alternative.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another business for more than the value of its tangible and identifiable intangible assets.

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets that a company uses in its operations and that are not expected to be consumed or converted into cash within one year.