The recession that began in 2008 forced widespread downsizing across many industries, and although companies rehired workers once the recovery began, tough competition still dictates that they
A. attempt to reduce unemployment anxiety.
B. focus on retraining workers.
C. attempt to emulate other companies.
D. stay as lean as possible.
E. switch to more mechanistic methods.
Answer: D
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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