Question

Jack's Sprouts markets canned vegetables. In recent years, Jack's Sprouts' business has declined considerably owing to a weak focus on quality. Holding the managers responsible for the declining sales figures, the CEO of Jack's Sprouts decided to lay off those who lacked effectiveness and were inefficient. Which employee is most likely to be laid off by Jack's Sprouts' CEO?

a. An employee with a strong focus on quality.
b. An employee with high effectiveness and efficiency.
c. An employee with managerial responsibilities.
d. An employee who lacks effectiveness and is inefficient.

Answer 1

The employee who is most likely to be laid off is an employee who lacks effectiveness and is inefficient.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information given, the CEO of Jack's Sprouts is laying off employees who lack effectiveness and are inefficient. Therefore, the employee who is most likely to be laid off is option d. An employee who lacks effectiveness and is inefficient.