All of the following statements about the effects of downsizing are true EXCEPT:
A. downsizing efforts eliminate people who turn out to be irreplaceable assets.
B. short-term cost savings often turn negative in the long term.
C. downsizing efforts guarantee an increase in organization competitiveness.
D. employees who survive downsizing often become narrow-minded and risk-averse.
Ans: C. downsizing efforts guarantee an increase in organization competitiveness.
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