The Cry in the United States in the Late 1940s

question 79

Multiple Choice

The cry in the United States in the late 1940s, "soft on communism," refers to the

• A) victory of the Soviet Union in Eastern Europe.
• B) loss of Berlin to communism.
• C) defeat of the Nationalists by Japanese communists during World War II.
• D) victory of Mao Zedong and the Communists in the Chinese Civil War.
• E) loss of Taiwan to Chiang Kai-Shek.

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Definitions:

Gainsharing Plan

A program designed to encourage teamwork, improvement of performance and productivity, by sharing with employees the gains achieved through their efforts.

Job Design Strategies

Job design strategies involve creating roles and responsibilities within an organization that enhance worker satisfaction and productivity.

Work Efficiency

The ability to accomplish tasks with the minimum expenditure of time and effort.

Ownership Culture

A work environment where employees are encouraged to think and act like owners, typically involving practices that share profits, stock options, or decision-making power.