A Firm That Wants to Reduce Its Office Costs, Broaden

question 181

Multiple Choice

A firm that wants to reduce its office costs, broaden its base of available talent, and improve job satisfaction could achieve all of these goals by

• A) recruiting only from internal sources.
• B) making greater use of scientific management techniques.
• C) implementing the Hay system of compensation.
• D) allowing more workers to work from home.

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Definitions:

Short-lived Fashion

Trends or styles in clothing, accessories, or beauty that gain popularity quickly but also fade in relevance or desirability just as fast.

Cultural Phenomena

Aspects, patterns, or trends that are representative or characteristic of a specific culture and are widely recognized and acknowledged within that culture.

Important Characteristics

Essential or significant features that distinguish an object, individual, or concept.

Trickle-down Theory

A social and economic idea suggesting that benefits for the wealthy or innovations in high fashion, for example, will eventually pass down to the less wealthy.