Downsizing is an effective way to

a. gain the advantages of small businesses.

b. increase organizational tasks.

c. reduce entrepreneurial spirit among employees.

d. increase the management layers. gain employee trust.

a. gain the advantages of small businesses.

Explanation: To gain the advantages of small businesses is one of the most important reasons for downsizing, chief of which is the flexibility that comes with it. As a result, organizations are more able to adapt to changes that are necessary to ensure its survival. Other reasons are numerous, such as focus, expertise, increased productivity, operating cost reduction etc. However, downsizing can be an organizational stressor, it is needless to say that downsizing of workforce is extremely stressful to those who lose their jobs as well as layoff survivors who also experience stress due to higher workloads, feeling of guilt, job insecurity, the loss of friends at work etc, making option A the preferred answer to the question.