What happens to Jane Adams' user record if the HR OU she is associated with becomes inactive?

When an HR Organizational Unit (OU) becomes inactive, the user's record, in this case, Jane Adams', is not immediately altered in such a way that the inactive OU is deleted or requires immediate action. Instead, the functionality within the system allows the inactive HR OU to remain part of her user record. This means that while the HR OU itself is inactive, it does not vanish from her historical data or need to be removed right away.

The rationale behind this design is to maintain a historical view of the user's associations and to ensure data integrity. As a result, Jane's record shows all past associations, including the inactive HR OU, until such time as she selects a new active Organizational Unit. This approach ensures that users' records are consistent and complete, allowing for historical tracking and reporting even when certain OUs might no longer be active. Therefore, the user record reflects the inactive status without necessitating immediate corrective actions by the user, thereby maintaining operational efficiency and accuracy in the system.

The other options don't align with how user records function in this scenario. For instance, stating that the OU is permanently deleted or requires immediate selection of a new OU introduces unnecessary complications and might lead to data loss or inaccuracies in the user's employment history.