Which of the Following Is NOT an Alternative to Laying

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an alternative to laying off employees?

• A) implementing a restricted hiring policy
• B) lowering employment standards
• C) mandating reduced hours
• D) downsizing the workforce

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Definitions:

Par Value

The nominal or face value assigned to a share of stock or a bond by the corporation issuing it, important in legal and accounting contexts but not necessarily related to market value.

Stock Split

A corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares, making them more affordable to small investors.

Shares

Shares represent units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset, providing shareholders with a proportion of the company's profits and a claim on assets.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric calculated as a company's net income divided by the number of outstanding shares, indicating the profitability per share.