According to a Study of Downsizing in the Automobile-Related Industry

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to a study of downsizing in the automobile-related industry, all of the following are problems associated with inappropriate downsizing EXCEPT

• A) outsourcing was eliminated.
• B) blanket offers for early retirement prompted even valuable employees to leave.
• C) surviving employees experienced decreased morale.
• D) surviving employees had to do extra work in addition to their own.
• E) the wrong jobs were eliminated.

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