Professional in Human Resources (PHR) — Question 12

Holly is a senior worker in her organization and she is a member of the union. Her position will be eliminated in sixty days and she will be released from the company. Rather than being unemployed, Holly asks the union to move her to a less senior position and release a junior employee. If the union agrees to this, what will this term be known as?

Answer options

• A. Bumping
• B. Displacement
• C. Releasing
• D. Re-organization

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct term for this scenario is 'Bumping,' which refers to a senior employee displacing a junior employee to retain their job. 'Displacement' generally refers to the loss of a position without transferring to another, while 'Releasing' simply means letting someone go, and 'Re-organization' involves restructuring the company but does not specifically address the transfer of roles.