A Change Initiative Is Undertaken to Improve Organizational Efficiency,productivity,and/or Competitiveness

question 30

Multiple Choice

A change initiative is undertaken to improve organizational efficiency,productivity,and/or competitiveness.This affects the size of the firm's workforce,its costs,and its work processes.Which type of change initiative is this?

• A)outsourcing
• B)acquisitions
• C)downsizing
• D)restructuring

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Definitions:

Problem-focused Coping

Involves strategies aimed at addressing and managing the root causes of stress rather than merely alleviating its symptoms.

Emotion-focused Coping

A coping strategy that involves managing or reducing the emotional distress that arises from a particular situation, rather than directly addressing the problem itself.

Difficult Situation

A challenging or problematic circumstance that requires resolution or management.

Emotion-focused Coping

A coping strategy that aims to reduce or manage the emotional distress associated with a stressful situation rather than directly addressing the problem.