Which of the Following Terms Refers to Permanently Dismissing a Relatively

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to permanently dismissing a relatively large proportion of employees in an attempt to improve productivity and competitiveness?

• A) bumping
• B) outsourcing
• C) downsizing
• D) contracting
• E) offshoring

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Definitions:

Succession Crisis

A succession crisis occurs when a lack of a clear or agreed-upon process for selecting a new leader or successor leads to conflict or instability within an organization or government.

Attributional Ambiguity

A psychological phenomenon where individuals are uncertain about the reasons behind others' behavior towards them, often due to perceived biases.

Organizational Performance

A measure of how well an organization is achieving its predetermined goals and objectives.

Collective Efficacy

The shared belief of a group in their collective power to achieve a goal or effect change.