Organizations Under Pressure to Cut Labor Costs May Respond By

question 35

Multiple Choice

Organizations under pressure to cut labor costs may respond by:

• A) retaining staff levels.
• B) hiking pay levels to prevent employee turnover.
• C) postponing hiring decisions.
• D) requiring employees to bear less of the cost of benefits such as insurance premiums.
• E) increasing staff levels.

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Definitions:

Reasons Section

The reasons section of a document or presentation is where the rationale, grounds, or justification for certain views, decisions, or actions is elaborated upon.

Subordinate Refusal

The act of a lower-ranking employee or team member rejecting or declining directives or requests from their superior.

Techniques

Methods or strategies used to accomplish a task or solve a problem.

Layoff

The temporary or permanent termination of employees from their jobs by an employer, often due to economic downturns or restructuring.