Which of the Following Best Supports the Argument That Jobs

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best supports the argument that jobs should be described in terms of competencies rather than duties?

• A) New employees in high-performance work systems receive extensive job skills training for their specific positions.
• B) Globalization and telecommuting require workers to be able to self-manage and perform duties without close supervision.
• C) In high-performance work systems, employees serve as team members rotating among various jobs.
• D) Managers in global firms are empowered to forecast personnel needs using both trend analysis and ratio analysis.

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Definitions:

Leisure

Time available for ease and relaxation where no work is done.

Consumption Goods

Goods that are intended and consumed by individuals or households to satisfy their immediate wants and needs.

Perfect Complements

Goods that are often used together in fixed proportions, where the utility of one item increases with the usage of the other.

Wage Rate

The amount of money paid to an employee per unit of time, often per hour or day.