Rantly Corp. is eliminating its desktop computer repair center in Minnesota. Meanwhile, the demand for mobile device repair-a service it provides in Florida and New Jersey-is growing rapidly. Betsy, a human resource specialist at the Rantly Corp. headquarters in Miami, must plan to avoid a labor surplus in Minnesota in a fast and effective way. She wishes to do so with minimal employee suffering in terms of layoffs and salary. Which strategy would best help Betsy accomplish her goal?
A) pay reductions
B) transfers
C) demotions
D) early retirement
E) hiring freeze

Question

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Transfers would allow employees in the Minnesota repair center to move to the Florida and New Jersey mobile device repair centers where the demand is growing rapidly. This would help Betsy avoid a labor surplus in Minnesota without having to lay off employees or reduce their salaries. Additionally, it would allow employees to retain their current salaries and job security.