Suppose that has just been projected that because of number of

technological innovation your firm will need 20% fewer clerical

employees with the next 3 years there are currently 122 clerical
positions in the company split between three departments of equal size

Retirements at this level are projected to be roughly 2% annual

voluntary turn over and involuntary turn over for department A is 2%
and 5% respectively department B 3% and 3% and department C 5%
and 0%

a. Do you project a labor shortage or surplus in the next three years

for clerical positions
b. What action would you take in this situation