Survivor syndrome refers to the range of emotions that employees can experience after a major restructuring initiative, such as layoffs or downsizing, has taken place. This can include feelings of betrayal or violation, as well as survivor guilt and insecurity about one's own job security.

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Survivor Syndrome Is

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Survivor syndrome is

A) an ongoing illness caused by working in a toxic building.
B) a common physical ailment among production workers.
C) a chronic wrist and neck pain common to white-collar workers.
D) a range of emotions experienced by employees remaining after a major restructuring initiative, which can include feelings of betrayal or violation.
E) the feeling of elation in workers when a crisis has been avoided and planned layoffs are cancelled.

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