Layoffs Are Most Likely to Occur Because

question 120

Multiple Choice

Layoffs are most likely to occur because:

• A) the firm offers lucrative incentives to reduce the workforce.
• B) adequate documentation exists of the worker's poor performance.
• C) a poor fit exists between the employee and the company.
• D) the company's strategy forces a reduction in its workforce.

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Definitions:

Privity or Near-Privity Rule

A legal principle requiring a close, direct relationship between the parties involved in a contract for a third party to have the right to sue.

Third Party Liability

Legal responsibility that arises when a third party is held liable for damages or injury caused to another, often seen in insurance contexts.

Unaudited

Referring to financial statements or accounts that have not undergone formal examination and verification by an auditor.

Financial Statement

Documents that provide an overview of a company's financial condition, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.