Understanding Downsizing and Decision Making

Understanding Downsizing and Decision Making

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business, Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video discusses a humorous scenario where a manager is informed about poor profits and the need for downsizing. The manager misunderstands the term 'downsizing' literally, leading to a comedic exchange. Eventually, the manager suggests giving honey to employees instead of firing them, which surprisingly works. The video ends with the manager reflecting on the situation emotionally.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue discussed at the beginning of the conversation?

High profits

Poor quarterly projections

Employee satisfaction

New product launch

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker initially misunderstand about downsizing?

That it involves expanding the office

That it requires hiring more staff

That it means shrinking physically

That it involves reducing salaries

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed solution to avoid firing employees?

Give everyone a raise

Implement a new marketing strategy

Provide everyone with honey

Increase working hours

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the consequence mentioned if employees are not let go?

The company will gain more profit

The company will hire more staff

The company will expand

The company will go bankrupt

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker feel about the decision to fire employees?

Indifferent

Excited

Eager

Reluctant

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected decision is made at the end of the conversation?

To give everyone a bonus

To fire all employees

To hire more staff

To provide honey to everyone

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker plan to do after making the decision?

Write a report

Go to the bathroom to cry

Celebrate with the team

Announce the decision publicly