Which term describes moving staff to other parts of the business to fill vacancies?

• A. Redeployment
• B. Shamrock organization
• C. Portfolio working
• D. Chain of command

Answer: (A)

Redeployment is moving staff to other parts of the business to fill vacancies. This practice uses existing employees to cover gaps, which can speed up filling roles, reduce external hiring costs, and help staff gain broader experience within the organization. It’s different from a shamrock organization, which describes a mix of core, contract, and peripheral workers; portfolio working, where someone handles multiple roles or projects; and a chain of command, which is about the level of authority and reporting lines. Redeployment directly addresses reallocating people to where they’re needed to fill vacancies.