Questions Are Related to the Following Fact Situation

question 8

Multiple Choice

Questions are related to the following fact situation:
Calcitron, Inc., has three divisions that each produce the same product, but each in a different region of the country.Calcitron has begun to test the effects of different work schedules, using a different schedule at each division and then comparing the absenteeism, turnover, accident rate, job satisfaction and other data from the workers at each workplace.The company's management hopes to adopt the work schedule that produces the best results.
-The workers express a strong preference for a work shift that would minimize their commuting time.Based on their input, Calcitron has decided to develop two groups of jobs that will be organized to work four days a week for ten hours.Calcitron is engaged in

• A)marginalization.
• B)empowerment.
• C)worker education.
• D)job redesign.
• E)Theory X.

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Definitions:

Risk Propensity

The inclination or tendency of an individual or organization to take or avoid risks.

Problem Framing

The way a problem is perceived or structured, heavily influencing the solutions considered.

Unfavorable Situations

Circumstances or conditions that are disadvantageous, challenging, or pose obstacles to achieving goals.

Knowledge Management

The process of creating, sharing, using, and managing the knowledge and information of an organization to fulfill its objectives.