If you need to discontinue a position permanently so it won't be used for future staffing, which action should you choose?

• A. Close a position
• B. Freeze a position
• C. Delete a position
• D. Reassign

Answer: (A)

Closing a position is the right move when you want it to be unavailable for future staffing. Changing the status to closed prevents new job postings and hires against that role, while keeping historical data intact for reporting and audits. A freeze is temporary and would later allow staffing again, so it doesn’t meet the requirement of permanent discontinuation. Deleting removes the position entirely and can impact historical records and workflows, which isn’t ideal for a permanent staffing decision. Reassigning shifts or duties doesn’t make the position itself unavailable for future staffing.