Research Suggests That When a Layoff Is Announced in a Company

question 53

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that when a layoff is announced in a company, about _____ percent of the remaining employees leave the organization either physically or emotionally.

• A)10
• B)20
• C)50
• D)75

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