The Home Depot is following an overall strategy of growth. It's the fastest-growing retailer in history, opening a new store every 43 hours. Which of the following actions is Home Depot NOT likely to use as it implements its strategy?
A) The Home Depot will hire many employees in the near future.
B) The Home Depot will increase its recruiting efforts.
C) The Home Depot will offer early retirement to workers.
D) The Home Depot will try to ensure that its current workers stay with the firm.
E) The Home Depot will offer extensive training to its staff.

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Home Depot's overall growth strategy would require them to not reduce the number of employees, so it is unlikely they will offer early retirement to workers. Choices A, B, D, and E all align with Home Depot's growth strategy by expanding their workforce, improving the quality of their employees, retaining current employees, and enhancing their skills through training.

The Home Depot Is Following an Overall Strategy of Growth