Your Supervisor Has Restructured the Jobs Within Your Division and Some

question 58

Multiple Choice

Your supervisor has restructured the jobs within your division and some of your colleagues are not pleased.Don is concerned that he will not be able to perform the new tasks.Since he is paid by the amount he produces,his pay might be reduced.Tony is afraid that his job may be in jeopardy and he may be laid off.Doug dislikes uncertainty and has developed a negative attitude. The source of Doug's resistance is:

• A)security.
• B)fear of the unknown.
• C)habit.
• D)economic.

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Definitions:

Just-In-Time

An inventory management strategy that aligns raw-material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules to reduce stock levels and increase efficiency.

Production Flexibility

The capability of a manufacturing system to adapt efficiently to changes such as new product introductions, production volume adjustments, and design alterations.

Corporate Governance

The system by which a company is directed and controlled. If properly implemented it should provide incentives for top management to pursue objectives that are in the interests of the company and it should effectively monitor performance.

Annual Tax Returns

are yearly reports filed with a governmental body declaring income, profits, and losses to determine tax liability.