The Current Trend in the Use of Staff Is to __________

question 96

Multiple Choice

The current trend in the use of staff is to __________.

• A)Reduce the size of staff in order to increase operating efficiency.
• B)Maximize the size of staff in order to increase operating effectiveness.
• C)Maximize the size of staff in order to help create a full-employment economy.
• D)Completely eliminate staff positions.
• E)Change the staff size in proportion to changes in sales.

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Definitions:

Identity Development

The process by which individuals explore and commit to various aspects of their identity, including but not limited to, personal values, career roles, and cultural identities.

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity formation and his theory categorizing identity development into four statuses.

Foreclosure

In identity development, the premature commitment to an identity without adequate exploration of other options.

Diffusion

The process where particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, used metaphorically in various fields to describe the spread of information or technology.