Self-Directed Work Teams

question 241

Multiple Choice

Self-directed work teams:

• A)have not yet been introduced into Canada.
• B)rely on supervisors to communicate between the team and senior management.
• C)perform a variety of tasks but have little autonomy regarding how to perform those tasks.
• D)are more common in Canada than in the United States.
• E)None of these statements is true.

---

Definitions:

Assembler's Wages

The compensation paid to workers responsible for assembling products or components in a manufacturing process.

Factory Overhead

All the indirect costs associated with manufacturing, excluding direct materials and direct labor. Examples include utilities, depreciation on manufacturing equipment, and factory manager salary.

President's Salary

The compensation awarded to the president of a company or organization, comprising base salary and potentially bonuses or other earnings.

Direct Labor

The wages paid to workers directly involved in the manufacturing or production of goods or services.