When Downsizing, Which of the Following Helps Eases the Downsizing

question 68

Multiple Choice

When downsizing, which of the following helps eases the downsizing process and reduces tension of both employees who leave and those who remain?

• A) helping the remaining employees focus on their daily tasks by providing more guidance or assistance
• B) communicating less, not more
• C) providing assistance to workers who were let go
• D) letting workers deal with the situation on their own and in their own way

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