Enterprise Managers and Workers in the Soviet Union Often Resisted

question 10

Multiple Choice

Enterprise managers and workers in the Soviet Union often resisted innovations in production methods because

• A) production targets were often increased when innovation occurred.
• B) there was a chronic shortage of computers.
• C) workers could not be reallocated geographically.
• D) innovations ordinarily increased dependence on world markets.

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Definitions:

Measurable Cost Reductions

Specific decreases in expenses that can be quantified and attributed to specific actions or initiatives.

Employee Assistance

Programs and services provided by employers to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact their work performance, health, and well-being.

Marital Problems

Issues and conflicts that arise within a marriage, potentially affecting the relationship’s stability and longevity.

Merit Pay Systems

Compensation systems where employee pay increases are based on performance assessments, aimed at rewarding high achievers and encouraging continued high performance.