MAX Computers Manufactures Affordable Laptops and Desktops at Its Factory

question 4

Multiple Choice

MAX Computers manufactures affordable laptops and desktops at its factory in Arizona.MAX has experienced a moderate amount of financial success,but upper management wants the firm to grow at a faster rate and become a bigger player in the highly competitive computer market.The firm's greatest problems relate to its employees.Employee turnover is high-most employees at MAX leave within 2 years or less of being hired.In addition,the rate of productivity among employees is not as high as executives would like.The vice president of human resources is considering moving MAX towards a high-performance work system. Which of the following best supports the argument that MAX should move towards a high-performance work system?

• A) MAX will be able to reduce quality control issues by reassigning line and staff managers to new departments.
• B) Using tests and validated interviews during recruitment will enable MAX to screen job candidates effectively.
• C) Outsourcing clerical tasks will enable MAX to raise employee salaries, implement flexible schedules, and increase productivity.
• D) MAX's competitors regularly use benchmarking as a method for comparing their employees with those in other firms.

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