Buck Passing Is Seen When an Employee ________

question 60

Multiple Choice

Buck passing is seen when an employee ________.

• A) avoids an unwanted task by falsely pleading ignorance or inability
• B) prolongs a task to give the appearance of being occupied
• C) documents his or her activity rigorously to project an image of competence and thoroughness
• D) develops explanations that lessen his or her responsibility for a negative outcome
• E) transfers responsibility for the execution of a task or decision to someone else

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Definitions:

Kaizen

A Japanese philosophy emphasizing continuous improvement in all aspects of life, especially in the workplace.

PDQ

An acronym for "Pretty Darn Quick," often used informally to describe something happening in a fast or efficient manner.

Kanban

A visual scheduling system for lean manufacturing and just-in-time manufacturing (JIT), aiming to control work-in-progress for optimal efficiency.

Feedforward Control

A proactive method of control in management that focuses on identifying and preventing potential problems before they occur.