During Downsizing,the HRM Function Must "Surgically" Reduce the Workforce by Cutting

question 82

Multiple Choice

During downsizing,the HRM function must "surgically" reduce the workforce by cutting only the workers who are less valuable in their performance.According to your text,which of the following is a reason for this being difficult to achieve?

• A) the definition of "less valuable" is fluid and hard to define
• B) downsizing companies tend to have a strong,interconnected hierarchy
• C) the best workers may leave before the organization lays off anyone
• D) voluntary turnover is encouraged for all levels of employees
• E) decision making has become decentralized,leaving no department with the power to reduce the workforce

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