Which of the Following Is Not Likely to Be an Effect

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not likely to be an effect of workforce reduction?

• A) Employee compensation usually increases when fewer employees are working for a company.
• B) Job satisfaction and loyalty often decrease after a company experiences a workforce reduction.
• C) Former employees may begin receiving unemployment benefits.
• D) Remaining employees begin to take on more responsibilities and workload.
• E) Remaining employees are anxious about job security after they survive a round of layoffs.

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The belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Albert Bandura

An influential psychologist known for his work on social learning theory, which emphasizes the role of observational learning, self-efficacy, and personality in behavior.

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