Which of the Following Best Defines a High-Performance Work System

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines a high-performance work system?

• A) an arrangement of machinery and equipment that streamlines the workflow and results in maximum efficiency and cost savings
• B) the right combination of people, technology, and organizational structure that makes full use of the organization's resources and opportunities in achieving its goals
• C) a computer software system that is designed to help managers solve problems by showing how results vary when the manager alters assumptions or data
• D) a system that is used to collect, record, store, analyze, and retrieve data concerning an organization's human resources
• E) a performance management system that measures customer satisfaction

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Definitions:

Major Components

The primary or most important parts that make up a system, structure, or entity.

Benchmarking

The practice of comparing business processes and performance metrics to industry bests and best practices from other companies.

External Comparisons

External Comparisons involve evaluating an organization's performance, practices, or conditions against those of other organizations, often within the same industry, to gauge relative performance, identify best practices, and highlight areas for improvement.

Internal Benchmarking

The practice of comparing an organization's processes and performance metrics to its own operations or departments over time.