A large soda bottling company laid off five percent of its workers.As part of the layoff,the workers were offered assistance with preparing a resume and were given job search training.In addition,the workers' benefits were extended for a one-month period beyond their last date of employment.These efforts are

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The efforts described in the scenario are referred to as outplacement services, which include assistance with resume preparation, job search training, and extended benefits for a limited period of time. Outplacement services are intended to ease the transition for affected employees and can help maintain the morale of remaining employees. Option A is incorrect because the cost of outplacement services is typically a taxable expense. Option B is inaccurate because there is no indication that the layoff has increased the fears of non-affected employees. Options D and E are incorrect because there is no reference to exit benefits or employee redevelopment in the scenario.

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