When Implementing a Lean System

question 50

Multiple Choice

When implementing a lean system:

• A) managers can mitigate some of the effects of worker stress by judiciously using safety stocks and emphasizing material flows rather than worker pace.
• B) management should base the reward system on production volume.
• C) the plant layout is the only environmental characteristic that need not be analyzed.
• D) it is critical to develop a master production schedule that changes frequently as forecasts change.

Recognize the importance of situational factors in determining the appropriateness of a leadership style.

Distinguish between task-oriented and relationship-oriented leadership behaviors.

Comprehend the significance of personal traits in leadership effectiveness.

Grasp the principles behind servant leadership and its impact on organizational functioning.

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Definitions:

Situation

The set of circumstances or context in which events occur, influencing the outcomes of actions or decisions.

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute people's behaviors to their character or personality, rather than considering external factors that might influence their actions.

Situational Attribution

The process of attributing a person's actions to external circumstances or situations rather than to internal characteristics.

Self-serving Bias

A common tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors while blaming external factors for their failures.