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2.2.4Why reducing the size of the workforce may be necessary

Why reducing the size of the workforce may be necessary in Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 2.2.4.1Explain downsizing, redundancy and the reasons for reducing a workforce.
  2. 2.2.4.2Recommend and justify which employees to make redundant in a given situation.

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  • Downsizing, redundancy and dismissal

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Why reducing the size of the workforce may be necessary: sample question

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A bank introduces cash machines and online banking, so it needs fewer tellers. Why is it reducing its workforce?

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