Newly Hired Programmers at Microsoft Corporation Join Small Work Teams

question 34

Multiple Choice

Newly hired programmers at Microsoft Corporation join small work teams so that experienced workers can serve as mentors to them while they are adjusting to their new job. This is the HRM process of

• A)self-managing work teams.
• B)selection.
• C)performance appraisal.
• D)training and development.

---

Definitions:

Social Embeddedness

The degree to which individuals or entities are enmeshed in a web of social relationships, influencing and being influenced by norms, behaviors, and expectations.

Brewery

A place where beer is commercially made or produced.

Artisanal Beers

Craft beers that are produced in small quantities by independent breweries, often emphasizing quality and unique flavors.

Team Lifespan

The duration for which a team exists, from its formation to its disbandment.