Describe an REA Data Model

question 33

Essay

Describe an REA data model.

Understand the concept and objectives of downsizing and its implications on organizations.

Distinguish between workforce reduction, work redesign, and systemic change as strategies of downsizing.

Identify the impact of downsizing on organizational culture and employee morale.

Differentiate between outsourcing, offshoring, and outplacement within the context of organizational restructuring.

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Definitions:

Linear Association

A relationship between two variables that can be graphically represented with a straight line, indicating that changes in one variable correlate to changes in the other.

Negative Association

A connection between two variables where as one variable rises, the other falls.

Moderately Strong Association

A term in statistics indicating a fairly significant relationship between two variables, though not perfectly predictive.

Nonlinear

Describes relationships or processes that do not follow a straight line when graphed, indicating a proportionality that changes with different values.