Question 48

Workforce redeployment is utilized when transferring employees from one unit to another to avoid cutting staff.

Workforce redeployment is a strategic approach employed by organizations to move employees between different units or roles, primarily to retain talent and avoid layoffs during restructuring or downsizing.

A) When increasing the use of external contract staff

This option is incorrect as workforce redeployment focuses on internal movement of existing employees rather than augmenting the workforce with external contract staff. Utilizing external contracts typically signifies a different strategy, such as outsourcing, rather than redeployment.

B) When transferring employees from one unit to another to avoid cutting staff

This option is correct because workforce redeployment specifically aims to reassign employees to different roles or departments within the organization, thereby preserving jobs and maintaining workforce stability during periods of change.

C) When rehiring staff that had been previously employed with the organization

While rehiring former employees may be beneficial for an organization, it does not constitute redeployment. Redeployment refers to the reassignment of current employees rather than bringing back those who have already left.

D) When increasing the overall employee head count

This option is incorrect, as workforce redeployment does not involve increasing the total number of employees. Instead, it focuses on reallocating existing personnel to meet changing organizational needs without expanding the workforce size.

Conclusion

The correct answer is B because it accurately reflects the concept of workforce redeployment, which is about internal employee transfer to avoid layoffs. All other options fail to capture the essence of redeployment, either by suggesting external staffing increases or by focusing on different employment strategies that do not involve the internal movement of current employees.