Efficiency Refers to Emphasizing Consensus-Based Decision Making and Problem Solving

question 27

True/False

Efficiency refers to emphasizing consensus-based decision making and problem solving, in which managers readily share their knowledge.

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Definitions:

Self-Directed Work Teams

Denotes groups of employees who are given autonomy to plan, execute, and manage their own tasks and responsibilities without traditional managerial supervision.

Enlarged Jobs

The process of increasing the scope of a job by adding a wider range of tasks and duties to make it more engaging and fulfilling for the employee.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony and conformity in a group leads to irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcomes.

Risky Decisions

Choices made under conditions of uncertainty where the outcomes can include undesirable results, requiring the evaluation of potential risks and benefits.