A Manufacturing Firm Aims to Become a High-Performance Work System

question 5

Multiple Choice

A manufacturing firm aims to become a high-performance work system. To do this, a survey team asks employees for comments and suggestions on how they can improve the firm. Some of the newest hires say they feel left out of decision-making processes, while some of the experienced employees say their objections towards the firm switching to cheaper manufacturing equipment went unheard. Which condition would help the firm strengthen the formation of its high-performance work system?

• A) The newest employees should be encouraged to focus on their tasks rather than being involved in improving work methods.
• B) The management should allow experienced employees to participate in planning changes in equipment, layout, and work methods.
• C) The new employees should be left out of planning changes because they are not accustomed to the firm's way of doing things yet.
• D) The firm should hire a third party to gain an outsider's assessment on what needs to be done.
• E) The survey team should ignore the employee comments and push for the changes they would like to see instead.

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Definitions:

Trustee

With respect to bonds, an organization that ensures compliance with the conditions set forth in the indenture. With respect to bankruptcy, a person who administers the bankrupt organization to ensure funds are properly handled.

Restructures Capital

The process of altering the composition or structure of a company's debt and equity mix, often to enhance financial stability or efficiency.

Business Operations

The day-to-day activities involved in managing a business, ensuring it functions efficiently and profitably.

Management Reorganizes

Refers to the process of changing the structure or allocation of responsibilities within a company's management team, aiming at increasing efficiency or meeting new strategic goals.