Which of the Following Is Not a Strategy to Reduce

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a strategy to reduce the negative impact of the post-downsizing environment?

• A) investment in high-involvement work practices
• B) early discussion of downsizing with employees
• C) employee participation in the downsizing process
• D) removal of vertical boundaries
• E) provision of post-downsizing assistance

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Syllogism (HS)

A logical argument formed by two conditional statements and a conclusion that follows from chaining the conditionals together.

Modus Ponens (MP)

A logical argument form that asserts if "P implies Q" and "P is true," then "Q must also be true."

Modus Tollens (MT)

A logical argument form where the denial of the consequent leads to the denial of the antecedent, often structured as "If P, then Q. Not Q, therefore not P."

Disjunctive Syllogism (DS)

A form of logical argument where, from two disjunct statements, the denial of one leads to the affirmation of the other.