The U$.$S$.$ Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Mass Layoffs Summary shows that although downsizing events $($i$.$e$.,$ layoffs$)$ have decreased since the "Great Recession" they are still widespread. Which of the following is NOT true of downsizing?

Question $24$ Select one:

a$.$

downsizing has negative effects on employee morale.

b$.$

downsizing tends to fall short of meeting companies$$ financial objectives

c$.$

downsizing tends to fall short of meeting companies$$ organizational objectives

d$.$

downsizing has negative effects on employee productivity.

e$.$

downsizing often fails to $$get rid of dead wood".