Suppose it has just been projected that, because of a number of technological innovations, your firm will

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Suppose it has just been projected that, because of a number of technological innovations, your firm will need 20 percent fewer clerical employees within the next five years. There are currently 122 clerical positions in the company, split between three departments of equal size. Retirements at this level are projected to be roughly 2 percent per year. Annual voluntary turnover and involuntary turnover for Department A is 2 percent and 5 percent respectively; Department B is 3 percent and 3 percent; and Department C is 5 percent and 0 percent. Do you project a labour shortage or surplus in the next three years for clerical positions? What actions would you take in this situation?

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Management of Human Resources The Essentials

ISBN: 978-0132114905

4th Canadian Edition

Authors: Gary Dessler, Nita Chhinzer, Nina D. Cole

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