A Large Manufacturing Organization, with 20 Geographically Dispersed Production Facilities

question 46

Multiple Choice

A large manufacturing organization, with 20 geographically dispersed production facilities recently cut its HRM staff by 60%.Each site has a few generalists, but specialist needs in recruiting and selection planning, employment law, training, and benefits administration have been consolidated into one location.This situation is an example of

• A)Outsourcing.
• B)Shared services.
• C)Decentralized work surveillance.
• D)Telecommuting.
• E)Offshoring.

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Definitions:

Organic Molecules

Compounds primarily made of carbon atoms, often containing hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements, that are the basis of life.

Weak Base

A base that partially dissociates into its ions in an aqueous solution, resulting in a weakly alkaline solution, as opposed to a strong base which fully dissociates.

Strong Base

A substance that can readily accept hydrogen ions and is completely or nearly completely dissociated in aqueous solution, resulting in a high pH.

Sudan IV

A lysochrome (fat-soluble dye) used in histology to stain lipids, triglycerides, and lipoproteins in cells and tissues.