Some Companies Try to Give Workers a Large Amount of Discretion

question 84

Multiple Choice

Some companies try to give workers a large amount of discretion so they feel empowered. At Morning Star Company, the world's largest tomato processor, the empowerment program includes all of the following features except

• A) workers write up a mission statement which describes how they will contribute to the overall goals of the company.
• B) employees are expected to propose the hiring of new people if they are overloaded or if they see a need that should be met.
• C) each employee develops a "Colleague Letter of Understanding" with other employees who are affected by the person's work.
• D) workers have the right to set their own salary.
• E) at the end of the year, employees receive feedback on their performance from colleagues with whom they have a Letter of Understanding.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which an individual learns to believe they have no control over their situation, often leading to passivity and depression.

Coping Mechanism

A Coping Mechanism is a psychological strategy that individuals use to manage stress, cope with difficult situations, or regulate emotions.

Giving Up

The act of stopping an attempt or effort to achieve something, often due to the perceived difficulty or resistance faced.

Type B Personality

A personality type characterized by less competitive, more relaxed behaviors than Type A, with a lower stress level response.