Which of the Following Is True of Downsizing

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of downsizing?

• A) Downsizing improves long-term organizational effectiveness.
• B) The negative effect of downsizing is especially low among firms that engage in high-involvement work practices.
• C) Downsizing often disrupts the social networks through which people are creative and flexible.
• D) The negative impact of downsizing is especially low for those organizations that emphasize research and development.
• E) Downsizing campaigns only eliminate people who are replaceable.

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