Question

Study the data given below, which shows different forms of staff separation at Infotide Ltd., and answer the questions that follow.

1. Infotide Ltd. has temporarily reduced its workforce. Identify this form of staff separation. (1)
2. Name the type of interview that Infotide Ltd. should conduct at the time of staff separation. (1)
3. State any one monetary benefit available to the employees at the time of ‘service completion’. (1)
4. Which form of staff separation shown in the graph corresponds to retrenchment? (1)

Answer 1

1. The form of staff separation is a layoff.
2. The type of interview that Infotide Ltd. should conduct at the time of staff separation is an exit interview.
3. Monetary benefits:
   • Gratuity
   • Provident Fund
   • Pension
   • Encashment of leave
4. Permanent cost-cutting separation.