A layoff is typically implemented by an organization when:
A) alternative methods for reducing labor costs are unavailable.
B) most employees have less than 15 years of experience.
C) the firm employs fewer than 100 workers.
D) outplacement services are successful.

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Layoffs are usually implemented as a last resort when the organization has exhausted all other possible options to reduce labor costs, such as cutting benefits, reducing work hours, freezing salaries, or implementing a hiring freeze. Layoffs are typically not related to the length of service or the size of the workforce, but rather to the financial condition of the organization. Outplacement services may be offered as part of a layoff to assist affected employees in finding new employment, but their success does not determine the necessity of the layoff.

A Layoff Is Typically Implemented by an Organization When