Fredrick Works in Human Resources Management in an Industry That

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Multiple Choice

Fredrick works in human resources management in an industry that is experiencing an over-supply of qualified workers.His company has been particularly hard-hit by the over-supply because current government regulations have mandated that one of the products his company produces can no longer be sold in the United States.Fredrick must recommend to management ways to reduce the company's workforce.He has several options at his disposal,which of the following would be the most desirable option to utilize to reduce the workforce?

• A) Layoffs
• B) Attrition
• C) Temporary layoffs
• D) Termination

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