During the Recession of 2007/2009,many Well-Qualified Employees at Advanced Control

question 148

Multiple Choice

During the recession of 2007/2009,many well-qualified employees at Advanced Control were laid off when the firm struggled financially.The firm has actively stayed in touch with these former employees in hopes of rehiring them when the economy improves.Which of the following best supports the argument that Advanced Control should rehire these former employees?

• A) Advanced Control knows the strengths and weaknesses of the employees.
• B) Advanced Control will avoid being sued for discriminatory hiring practices.
• C) Advanced Control will prevent competitors from learning trade secrets.
• D) Advanced Control has already established employee database information.

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