Which of the following is true of early-retirement programs that are used as a method of downsizing?
A) They are the most effective.
B) They are linked to greater employee suffering and distress.
C) They offer a better alternative to the "grenade" approach.
D) They help in distinguishing between good and poor performers.
E) They are humane.

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Early-retirement programs are humane, but they essentially reduce the workforce with a "grenade" approach-not distinguishing good performers from poor performers but rather eliminating an entire group of employees. So it is not very effective.

Which of the Following Is True of Early-Retirement Programs That