In the short run, an immediate effect of downsizing is to
A)make organizations more vulnerable to their environment.
B)reduce the span of control for each manager.
C)increase the staffing ratio.
D)increase productivity by substituting capital for labor.
E)reduce the demand for managers.

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Downsizing typically leads to a reduction in the number of employees, which includes managerial positions, thereby reducing the demand for managers in the short run.

In the Short Run, an Immediate Effect of Downsizing Is