Which of the Following Is an Example of External Factors

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of external factors affecting the perception of a firm's decision to downsize?

• A) The downsizing corporation does not offer any kind of career or employment assistance to the employees that are being laid off.
• B) A company begins assisting its employees who will be affected by the workforce reduction as soon as it is aware of potential reductions.
• C) Other companies in the area quickly hire the employees laid off from the downsizing company.
• D) The company considers how it will function after the workforce reduction has taken place.
• E) External factors do not play a role in the perception of a company's downsizing decision; only internal factors are important.

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