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:

Virtual Teams

Groups of people who work together from different geographical locations, connected by technologies such as video conferencing and collaborative software.

Time Orientations

The way in which individuals or cultures perceive, value, and utilize time, often influencing behavior and decision-making.

Time-Related Language

The use of language and terms that reflect, describe, or relate to time, including past, present, and future tenses.

Collaborative Software Systems

Digital tools and platforms designed to enable and enhance communication, cooperation, and coordination among users working on common tasks or projects.