Question 1

Laying off employees is a quick,but temporary,option for workforce reduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.ConocoPhillips is implementing a downsizing strategy that requires the elimination of specific work processes and functions.What type of downsizing strategy is it adopting?

Accepted Answer

A) downsizing 
B) workforce reduction 
C) work redesign 
D) systematic change 
A) downsizing 
B) workforce reduction 
C) work redesign 
D) systematic change

Question 3

Which of the following terms best defines the type of interpersonal treatment employees receive during the implementation of the downsizing decision?

Accepted Answer

A) procedural justice 
B) interactional justice 
C) distributive justice: 
D) psychological contract 
A) procedural justice 
B) interactional justice 
C) distributive justice: 
D) psychological contract

Question 4

Which of the following is a medium-term alternative to downsizing?

Accepted Answer

A) exit incentives 
B) hiring freeze 
C) mandatory vacation 
D) reduced overtime 
A) exit incentives 
B) hiring freeze 
C) mandatory vacation 
D) reduced overtime

Laying off employees is a quick,but temporary,option for workforce reduction.

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.ConocoPhillips is implementing a downsizing strategy that requires the elimination of specific work processes and functions.What type of downsizing strategy is it adopting?

Which of the following terms best defines the type of interpersonal treatment employees receive during the implementation of the downsizing decision?

Which of the following is a medium-term alternative to downsizing?

Strategic Management

Aligning HR With Strategy

Environmental Influences on HRM

The HR Forecasting Process

Determining HR Demand

Ascertaining HR Supply

Succession Management

Information Technology for HR Planning

Change Management

Strategic International HRM

Mergers and Acquisitions

Outsourcing

HR Assessment and Analytics

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Exam 10: Downsizing and Restructuring

Laying off employees is a quick,but temporary,option for workforce reduction.

Refer to Scenario: ConocoPhillips.ConocoPhillips is implementing a downsizing strategy that requires the elimination of specific work processes and functions.What type of downsizing strategy is it adopting?

Which of the following terms best defines the type of interpersonal treatment employees receive during the implementation of the downsizing decision?

Which of the following is a medium-term alternative to downsizing?

Strategic Management

Aligning HR With Strategy

Environmental Influences on HRM

The HR Forecasting Process

Determining HR Demand

Ascertaining HR Supply

Succession Management

Information Technology for HR Planning

Change Management

Strategic International HRM

Mergers and Acquisitions

Outsourcing

HR Assessment and Analytics

Filters