Which of the following workforce reduction methods can "happen on its own" if management suspends hiring practices?
A)firing
B)reduced workweeks
C)attrition
D)transfers
E)attribution

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Attrition, or employees leaving the company voluntarily, can happen on its own if management suspends hiring practices. This is because the company is not replacing the employees who leave, resulting in a reduction in workforce. Firing (A) and transfers (D) are initiated by management and require a deliberate decision to reduce the workforce. Reduced workweeks (B) may be an option to avoid layoffs, but it still requires management action to implement. Attribution (E) is not a workforce reduction method.

Which of the Following Workforce Reduction Methods Can "Happen on Its