Jen is the Human Resources manager for Bailey's,a large department store.A competitor,ShopWell,is scheduled to open nearby in a few months and Jen is afraid that some of her staff may quit and join ShopWell.To prevent this,Jen introduces a performance incentive program that will reward Bailey's highest-performing employees at the end of the year.This is an example of ________.
A)replacement charting
B)idiosyncratic staffing
C)proactive staffing
D)reactive staffing

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Jen's introduction of a performance incentive program to retain high-performing employees before they get lured by ShopWell is an example of proactive staffing strategy. Proactive staffing is an approach where HR managers plan and take measures ahead of time to prevent any potential shortage of staff and ensure that the organization has the required talent to meet its goals. In this case, Jen anticipates a potential staff shortage and takes proactive measures to retain the best employees by offering them monetary incentives for their performance.

Jen Is the Human Resources Manager for Bailey's,a Large Department