Due to Recent Budget Shortfalls, Muna Is Being Forced to Lay

question 102

Multiple Choice

Due to recent budget shortfalls, Muna is being forced to lay off 50 employees at her firm. She plans to offer a severance package that may be small, but it is still something. Muna also wants to be sure to protect the reputation of the company so that future layoffs will not be required. How will she be able to protect the reputation of the company while laying off so many employees?

• A) She should have the laid off employees sign a nondisparagement agreement.
• B) She should complete an exit interview with each laid off employee.
• C) She should transfer employees to jobs overseas at another location.
• D) Instead of laying off the employees, she should demote them so that payroll is less.
• E) She should force retirements and then lay off until she reaches the number needed for the budget.

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