Your Relatively Flat Organization Is Moving Toward a Boundaryless Structure

question 30

Multiple Choice

Your relatively flat organization is moving toward a boundaryless structure.Layers of management have been reduced to a minimum.You want employees to be self-managing,to perform several different tasks,and to take complete responsibility for the entire production process.________ would be your best choice as you implement a job redesign program.

• A) Work simplification
• B) Team-based job designs
• C) Flexible work designs
• D) Job enrichment

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Definitions:

Firm-specific Human Capital

Refers to the unique skills, knowledge, and abilities employees develop that are specifically valuable to their current employer.

Generic Human Capital

The competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are held by individual employees and that are useful to the firm.

Succession Management

A strategic process for identifying and developing new leaders who can replace old leaders when they leave, are promoted, or retire.

Human Capital Flows

The movement of skills, knowledge, and talents among regions, industries, or organizations, influencing productivity and growth.