Survivor's syndrome refers to the
A)loss of productivity and morale in employees who remain after downsizing.
B)guilt on the part of management for going ahead with the downsizing.
C)slump in market share after a new company enters the market.
D)lack of motivation in the people who got laid off to find new jobs.
E)distress experienced by employees who have been laid off.

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Those who survive downsizing and keep their jobs tend to exhibit survivor's syndrome. They struggle with heavier workloads; wonder who will be next to go; try to figure out how to survive; lose commitment to the company and faith in their bosses; and become narrow-minded, self-absorbed, and risk-averse. As a consequence, morale and productivity usually drop.

Survivor's Syndrome Refers to the