Describe Self-Managed Work Groups and the Situations for Which They

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Essay

Describe self-managed work groups and the situations for which they are best suited. Why are self-managed work groups more likely to be found in high involvement plants?

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Definitions:

Semco Manufacturing

A Brazilian company known for its radical approach to management and organizational structure, promoting employee participation and workplace democracy.

Ricardo Semler

A Brazilian businessman renowned for his innovative management approach, focusing on workplace democracy and corporate re-engineering.

Rite of Passage

A ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life, especially marking the transition from one social status to another.

U.S. Army

A branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations.