U.S.-based Pearly People introduced a line of accessories that have been very popular in France, leading the company to want to open a distribution facility there. The marketing manager is optimistic and wants to scale up fast, but the HR manager advises proceeding with caution. What difference between the countries best explains the HR manager's advice?

A) If the company replaces French workers in the future, they will have to develop new skills.
B) HR planning addresses hiring but cannot prepare the company for a possible slowdown.
C) French companies are developing computer systems to automate distribution facilities.
D) French laws encourage layoffs when business slows, which is bad for morale.
E) U.S. laws give employers wide latitude for workforce reductions, but French laws do not.

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Haile McDonald · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  The HR manager is likely advising caution due to the difference between U.S. and French laws regarding workforce reductions. If the company faces a downturn and needs to reduce its workforce, French laws give employers less latitude for doing so compared to U.S. laws. This could impact the company's ability to adapt and potentially cause morale issues if layoffs are required. The HR manager is likely emphasizing the need to carefully consider the potential implications of expanding into a new country with different labor laws before proceeding too quickly.

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