Some disadvantages of using layoffs to deal with a labor surplus include all fo the following EXCEPT:
A) Organizational efficiencies aren't always achieved due to turnover that happens afterwards.
B) They often have more of a short term rather than long term focus.
C) The "survivors" of the lay off are sometimes just as impacted than those laid off.
D) They quickly adjust the size of the workforce.
E) Future hiring may be impacted by the lay off.

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The statement "They quickly adjust the size of the workforce" is not a disadvantage but rather an advantage of using layoffs to deal with a labor surplus. The correct answer is therefore D. The other options (A, B, C, and E) are all disadvantages of using layoffs to deal with a labor surplus.

Some Disadvantages of Using Layoffs to Deal with a Labor