When an organization uses layoffs to handle a labor surplus all of the following may occur EXCEPT:
A) work related injuries may decrease due to an increased focus on safety.
B) overtime may increase due to remaining workers taking on additional work load.
C) the organization may lose history and knowledge that is difficult to recapture.
D) work related stress may increase for those who "survive" the lay off.
E) new work relationships may need to be established if employees are transferred.

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Work related injuries are unlikely to decrease due to an increased focus on safety following layoffs as layoffs may not necessarily result in an increased focus on safety.

When an Organization Uses Layoffs to Handle a Labor Surplus