Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Downsizing

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of downsizing?

• A) It cannot be used to reduce the number of managers.
• B) It would result in reduced future competitiveness.
• C) It cannot provide an immediate solution to labor surplus.
• D) It hurts long-term organizational effectiveness.
• E) It does not have an immediate effect on costs.

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Definitions:

Distal Stimuli

External objects and events in the environment that provide the basis for the perception of the world.

Association

The process by which ideas or mental states are linked together in the mind, or the relationship between things based on experience or co-occurrence.

Nativist Belief

A perspective that much of human behavior and cognition is innate, heavily influenced by genetic factors.

Tabula Rasa

A philosophical theory suggesting the mind starts as a blank slate, without innate knowledge, and experience shapes understanding.