Scenario 1.3: HRM Challenges-Staffing Cuts

Multiple Choice

Scenario 1.3: HRM Challenges-Staffing Cuts
Artic Learning Systems was under pressure to reduce staffing costs and improve productivity.They took advantage of a Canadian federal program involving work-sharing and encouraged people to use any banked overtime.In some cases,employees were working 50% less.SunSystems Learning,in the same industry,was under the same pressures and decided to do an across the board reduction and laid off 50% of their employees based on performance.Both companies' organizational strategic plans indicated significant growth within a year due to new communication technologies and the ability to provide their learning systems globally.They both assess the best practices of other organizations looking for ways to enhance their performance.
-Please refer to Scenario 1.3.What can be attributed to Artic Learning Systems' competitive advantage?

A) its HR strategy is aligned with its business strategy
B) the effective management of its largest expenditures (labour costs)
C) its approach to minimize the impact on human resources
D) its flexibility to outsource and contract out future work