As Part of the Continued Evolution of Their TQM Philosophy

question 27

Multiple Choice

As part of the continued evolution of their TQM philosophy, a company recently devised a sophisticated gain-sharing program that allows all employees to obtain financial rewards from improved organizational performance. Which of the following is true?

• A) The company will see increased enthusiasm for their TQM efforts.
• B) Management should ensure that the TQM effort also taps intrinsic motivation.
• C) The gain-sharing program probably gives a greater proportion of the rewards to employees at higher levels of the organization.
• D) Quality to the customer may drop as improvement efforts become more focused on financial results.

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Definitions:

Sertoli Cells

Male reproductive cells that support, nourish, and regulate the sperm-producing cells.

Semen

A fluid containing spermatozoa and secretions from the male reproductive glands, involved in the fertilization process.

Meiosis

A type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that results in four daughter cells, each with half the chromosome number of the parent cell.

Vas Deferens

The duct that conveys sperm from the testicle to the urethra.