Implementation of IBM's "Smarter Planet" Strategy Has Resulted in All

question 20

Multiple Choice

Implementation of IBM's "Smarter Planet" strategy has resulted in all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) a reduction in supply chain costs and inventory levels for retailers.
• B) a reduction in traffic delays through coordinated signals.
• C) a reduction in power usage for consumers using smart meters.
• D) a reduction in crime.
• E) a reduction in wasted coverage for advertising messages.

Identify organizational interventions to support employees through downsizing.

Recognize the immediate and insidious consequences of downsizing and restructuring.

Develop strategies for aligning strategic human resource planning with organizational strategy.

Propose specific approaches and methods for facilitating workforce downsizing effectively.