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Homework:Ch 11 Homework
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Part 1The level strategy involves A. varying the workforce's regular-time capacity to equate supply to demand. B. continually adjusting workforce levels. C. keeping the workforce constant. D. hiring and laying off employees to match the demand forecast over the planning horizon.
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A.A. varying the workforce's regular-time capacity to equate supply to demand.
B.B. continually adjusting workforce levels.
C.C. keeping the workforce constant.
D.D. hiring and laying off employees to match the demand forecast over the planning horizon.
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When studying workforce planning strategies, distinctions hinge on whether output is kept steady or demand is met by changing capacity.
Option A suggests varying the workforce's regular-time capacity to equate supply with demand. This describes a chase stra......Login to view full explanation登录即可查看完整答案
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