The process of reducing, usually dramatically, the number of people employed by the firm is referred to as which of the following?
A) Division of work
B) Reengineering
C) Downsizing
D) Job specialization
E) Mass layoffs

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Downsizing is the process of reducing the number of employees in the firm, usually to cut costs and improve efficiency. Options A, D, and B, refer to the restructuring or redesign of work processes, while option E is a specific type of downsizing where a large number of employees are laid off at once.

The Process of Reducing, Usually Dramatically, the Number of People