The Relatively Small Eruptions of the Icelandic Volcano Eyjafjallajokull in 2010

question 36

Multiple Choice

The relatively small eruptions of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull in 2010 caused major disruptions because the eruptions ____.

• A)were pyroclastic and debris was thrown as far as three kilometers
• B)occurred in a densely populated area
• C)caused tsunamis and disrupted sea trade
• D)took place beneath a glacier resulting in steam explosions that disrupted air traffic for several days
• E)caused shallow earthquakes that caused landslides and destroyed buildings

Recognize various organizational initiatives aimed at cost reduction and their time-frame relevance.

Analyze the potential short, medium, and long-term outcomes of downsizing on both the organization and its employees.

Understand the roles of communication and employee participation in minimizing the negative consequences of downsizing.

Identify different types of restructuring and their objectives in an organizational context.

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Definitions:

Business

The organized efforts and activities of individuals to produce and sell goods and services for profit.

External Force

Factors outside an organization that can affect its performance or operations, such as market trends, regulatory changes, or economic conditions.

Organizational Change

Organizational change involves the process through which companies modify major components of their operations, structures, or strategies to address internal or external opportunities or challenges.

Customer Feedback

Information coming directly from customers about the satisfaction or dissatisfaction they feel with a product or a service, often used for improvement and adjustments.