Which of the Following Is True of Early-Retirement Programs That

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of early-retirement programs that are used as a method of downsizing?

• A) they are the most effective
• B) they are linked to greater employee suffering and distress
• C) they offer a better alternative to the "grenade" approach
• D) they help in distinguishing between good and poor performers
• E) they are humane

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