A Manager Is Faced with Having to Lay Off Some

question 54

Multiple Choice

A manager is faced with having to lay off some of his staff due to financial losses that the company has suffered.Which of the following channels of communication would be the LEAST effective method for sharing the news with employees,given the sensitive nature of the message?

• A)A face-to-face meeting with each employee
• B)A well-written, empathetic letter to each affected employee
• C)A telephone call to each affected employee
• D)Electronic mail to all affected employees

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