Some Companies Try to Give Workers a Large Amount of Discretion

question 84

Multiple Choice

Some companies try to give workers a large amount of discretion so they feel empowered. At Morning Star Company, the world's largest tomato processor, the empowerment program includes all of the following features except

• A) workers write up a mission statement which describes how they will contribute to the overall goals of the company.
• B) employees are expected to propose the hiring of new people if they are overloaded or if they see a need that should be met.
• C) each employee develops a "Colleague Letter of Understanding" with other employees who are affected by the person's work.
• D) workers have the right to set their own salary.
• E) at the end of the year, employees receive feedback on their performance from colleagues with whom they have a Letter of Understanding.

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