CalTrack Services Has Been Facing Employee-Related Issues Like Decreased Productivity

question 30

Multiple Choice

CalTrack Services has been facing employee-related issues like decreased productivity, low morale, and poor organizational commitment in recent times. At a meeting to discuss strategies to address these issues of immediate concern, Joe McEnroe, the production manager, proposed that the roles of employees working on key projects be enhanced to increase autonomy. He felt that this would enhance productivity, motivation, and accountability. Taking a cue from McEnroe, Paul Wilbur suggested job rotation as a solution to the problem they were facing. Wilbur felt that a change of job roles would make the employees keener to learn and perform. He emphasized that job rotation would help management create a larger skill base to choose from, depending on the needs of specific projects.
-Which of the following, if true, would weaken the argument of adopting job rotation?

• A) The employees of the company have similar skill sets which are suited to transfer of learning.
• B) The company has been conducting professional training programs to keep all employees up-to-date with the developments in the field.
• C) AmWeb, one of the major rival firms, witnessed a substantial rise in profits following its cross-training program for employees.
• D) The research evidence favoring job rotation has rarely used samples from the service industry.
• E) The company is now entering its busiest business season with multiple project deadlines.

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Definitions:

Job-Related Skills

The abilities and expertise necessary to perform specific jobs or tasks effectively within a workplace.

Training

The process of enhancing the skills, capabilities, and knowledge of employees for their current job and future responsibilities.

Human Resource Management

The practice of recruiting, managing, and developing an organization's employees to optimize their performance and satisfaction.

Best Possible Fit

The optimal alignment between an individual's skills and interests and the demands or requirements of a particular role or organization.