Project Summary: Chapter 13.1: Article Cost Reductions, Downsizing-related Layoffs, and HR Practices by Franco Gandolfi 1. 1. Based on your reading of the article, what short-run, long-run, and policy options are available to managers in lieu of firing employees? Give the pros and cons of each option. You will post your initial responses to the question and then participate with the instructor and your classmates to share insights and opinions with a minimum of two follow-up postings.