Mike Morrell Is a Production Supervisor in Porco Rosso, an Aircraft

question 95

Multiple Choice

Mike Morrell is a production supervisor in Porco Rosso, an aircraft manufacturing firm. After evaluating Mike's managerial capabilities, some members of the senior management feel that average productivity would improve if more workers were assigned to him. However, some managers are skeptical about Mike's ability to handle more workers.
-A ________ is consistent with recent efforts by companies to reduce costs, cut overhead, speed up decision making, increase flexibility, get closer to customers, and empower employees.

• A) wider span of control
• B) high degree of formalization
• C) longer chain of command
• D) lack of work specialization
• E) high degree of centralization

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Definitions:

Collective Bargaining

Collective bargaining is the process of negotiation between employers and a group of employees aimed at reaching agreements to regulate working conditions, wages, and other aspects of workers' compensation and rights.

Labor Unions

Organizations formed by workers in various sectors to protect and advance their rights, wages, and working conditions through collective bargaining.

Labor Contract

A written agreement between an employee or group of employees and an employer, detailing the terms and conditions of employment.