APHRI practice question 22 of 25

In which of the following types of separation does an employee quit after finding a higher paying job?

Full set: 182 questions
Answer options
A: Downsizing
B: Voluntary Correct answer
C: Redundancy
D: Involuntary
Correct Answer:
B. Voluntary
Explanation

Comprehensive and Detailed in Depth Voluntary separation occurs when an employee chooses to leave the organization, such as resigning to take a higher-paying job elsewhere. This is distinct from involuntary separation, where the employer initiates the termination.
Option A (Downsizing): This is an involuntary separation due to organizational restructuring.
Option B (Voluntary): Correct, as the employee is choosing to leave for a better opportunity.
Option C (Redundancy): This is an involuntary separation due to a role being eliminated.
Option D (Involuntary): This is when the employer terminates the employee, not the employee’s choice.
Reference: aPHRi knowledge domain – Employee Relations: Types of employee separations, including voluntary separation. ===========

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