When a Scientific Study on the Harmful Effects of a Particular

question 82

Multiple Choice

When a scientific study on the harmful effects of a particular food preservative was published, Ultimo Foods, a popular potato chips producer, stopped using preservatives in its potato chips. This change significantly reduced the shelf life of the chips even though there were no customer complaints about Ultimo Foods' products. This is an example of a(n) _____.

• A) proactive strategy
• B) defensive strategy
• C) reactive strategy
• D) accommodative strategy

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Definitions:

Job Embeddedness

The extent to which employees feel committed to their job and community, influencing their decision to stay or leave the organization.

Human Resource Strategies

Long-term plans outlining how a company will manage and deploy its workforce to achieve its business objectives.

Organization's Culture

the values, beliefs, rituals, symbols, and practices that define the unique character and social environment of an organization.

HR Strategy Formulation

The process of developing and implementing plans and actions by the Human Resources department to align the workforce's skills and capabilities with the organization's overall strategic objectives.