A Manufacturing Company Hit by a Slump in Demand Is

question 96

Multiple Choice

A manufacturing company hit by a slump in demand is experiencing a labor surplus.The company expects the market to improve in six months,and it does not want to lay off any of its employees.Which of the following strategies is an equitable way to handle this issue that results in spreading the burden more fairly?

• A) Demotions
• B) Outsourcing
• C) Reduced work hours
• D) Overtime
• E) Employing temporary workers

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