A Reduction in Force (RIF) Decreases the Size of the Federal

question 6

Multiple Choice

A reduction in force (RIF) decreases the size of the federal workforce by:

• A) allowing individuals to be removed from their jobs for reasons other than cause.
• B) eliminating entire departments and agencies.
• C) prohibiting the replacement of employees who leave or retire voluntarily.
• D) creating an early retirement program for older individuals who will not be replaced.
• E) eliminating half of a particular agency's workforce.

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The quality of being based on or in accordance with reason or logic.

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The state of being bewildered or unclear in one’s mind about something.

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