As a new regional manager, Tim was informed that his first assignment was to travel to Hawaii and dismiss (fire) the sales rep that held that territory. "What luck!" he thought. My first time in Hawaii and I have to make enemies instead of friends." Fortunately, he remembered that his HR management instructor in College offered advice on how to keep from making mistakes when terminating employees. As he went back through his notes, he dialed the number for the company HR manager, to get his advice on how to proceed. Which of the following statements is

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Tim's assignment to travel to Hawaii and dismiss the sales rep is not an advancement or a vertical move, as he is not moving up the career ladder or to a higher position. It is also not a forward shift, which refers to a career move that includes new responsibilities and challenges. This assignment is a lateral transfer, as Tim is moving to a different location and taking on a similar job with the same level of responsibilities.

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