Scenario 2.2 Avie Products Inc. Is Planning to Add a Third Shift

question 29

Multiple Choice

Scenario 2.2
Avie Products Inc. is planning to add a third shift to its production schedule. It currently has 450 workers involved in all aspects of its fertilizer business, best done in Canada. A recent surge in demand from its global customers is driving the need for more workers; however, Simi Meher, the CEO, is concerned that the surge may be temporary, especially in light of the recent economic downturns in the global environment where Avie does business.
-Refer to Scenario 2.2. What is the best strategy for Avie to follow with respect to workers on the third shift?

• A) hire full-time employees to get their commitment
• B) hire part-time staff
• C) get management to do the extra work
• D) outsource the work to India

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Cognitive Abilities

Mental capabilities encompassing reasoning, problem-solving, planning, abstract thinking, complex idea comprehension, learning from experience, and more.

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The initial learning of information; it is the process of converting sensory input into a form that is able to be processed and stored in the brain.

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