Which of the Following Is False Concerning Deming's Philosophy on Fear

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false concerning Deming's philosophy on fear in the workplace?

• A)Employees may be fearful of making a mistake and being reprimanded for it.
• B)Fear-free organizations are very common as it only takes a short time to develop and maintain an organizational culture that promotes risk taking and change.
• C)Most people have a fear of failure, so they don't want to try anything new or different.
• D)People are creatures of habit and do not like to make changes in their routines.
• E)Middle managers may be fearful of letting go of their traditional power based on command and control.

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