CEO Bruce initiates a program of canceling the company contribution to employee health insurance. Employees are outraged, so Bruce attempts to place spin on the situation by stating publicly,
A) "Our employees tend to be overpaid anyway."
B) "Employees should be responsible for their own health."
C) "We hated to eliminate this expense but we need to lower our costs for the company to survive."
D) "Don't forget that I now pay for own health insurance also."

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Option C is the best choice because it acknowledges the cost-cutting measure and frames it as a necessary step to ensure the survival of the company. It also shows that management understands the impacts of the decision on employees, which can help mitigate some of the potential backlash. Options A and B are disrespectful and may further anger employees, while option D is irrelevant to the issue at hand.

CEO Bruce Initiates a Program of Canceling the Company Contribution