You Are the HR Manager of a Company Experiencing the Loss

question 19

Multiple Choice

You are the HR manager of a company experiencing the loss of market share and profits are declining. The CEO would like you to recommend a strategy for reducing staff over a longer time frame and which generally presents the least amount of problems. Which of the following would you recommend?

• A) Introducing a reduced work week
• B) Laying off employees
• C) Offering attractive buyout packages
• D) Downsizing through attrition
• E) Offering attractive early-retirement packages

Analyze the influence of mass media on individual behaviors and societal norms.

Comprehend the role of technology in the evolution of mass media.

Distinguish between theories related to mass media and its societal impacts.

Understand the concept of the "global village" and its implications for mass media.

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow, comprising a five-tier model of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.

Physiological Needs

Basic physical necessities required for human survival, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep, as identified in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Lateral Hypothalamus

An area of the brain that plays a significant role in controlling hunger and thirst.

Onset of Eating

Refers to the initiation or beginning of food consumption or an eating episode.