Phil, a Good Performer During the Seven Years That He

question 11

Multiple Choice

Phil, a good performer during the seven years that he worked at Acme Tool and Die, was dismissed when the company decided to significantly cut labour costs because of declining customer orders. Phil's boss offered to help Phil find a job with another company. This is an example of:

• A) Phil being mistreated by the company.
• B) Phil's boss improperly handling his dismissal.
• C) Phil's boss properly handling his dismissal.
• D) dismissal of good performers.
• E) poor management of the company.

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