Which of the Following Is True of Downsizing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of downsizing?

A) Downsizing improves long-term organizational effectiveness.
B) The negative effect of downsizing is especially low among firms that engage in high-involvement work practices.
C) Downsizing often disrupts the social networks through which people are creative and flexible.
D) The negative impact of downsizing is especially low for those organizations that emphasize research and development.
E) Downsizing campaigns only eliminate people who are replaceable.