Organizations use the IS function and technology as the lever for simultaneously shrinking the organization by reducing personnel head count and making the organization more productive (i.e.,doing more with less).Identify the term which defines this activity carried out within an organization.
A) offshoring
B) downsizing
C) outsourcing
D) liquidating
E) networking

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Downsizing is the term used to describe the activity of reducing the number of personnel and streamlining the organization to make it more productive. The IS function and technology are often used as levers to achieve this goal. Offshoring, outsourcing, liquidating, and networking are all related to organizational activities, but do not specifically refer to shrinking the organization while increasing productivity.

Organizations Use the IS Function and Technology as the Lever