The company's decision to downsize was a _____ one, met with protests from employees who felt betrayed after years of loyal service.

A benevolent

B justifiable

C heartless

D prudent

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The employees' feelings of betrayal and protests suggest the decision was made without regard for their feelings. 'Heartless' and 'callous' (another option, if available) both mean unfeeling or insensitive to others' suffering, fitting the context.

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The correct answer to the question "The company's decision to downsize was a _____ one, met with protests from employees who felt betrayed after years of loyal service." is Option C: heartless.

The other options — A) benevolent, B) justifiable, D) prudent — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: The employees' feelings of betrayal and protests suggest the decision was made without regard for their feelings. 'Heartless' and 'callous' (another option, if available) both mean unfeeling or insen…

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The company's decision to downsize was a _____ one, met with protests from employees who felt betrayed after years of loyal service.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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