The Chief Executive of a Start-Up High-Technology Company Recently Made

question 55

Multiple Choice

The chief executive of a start-up high-technology company recently made several public announcements about the company's values.She emphasized that,although the company is less than one year old,its employees already have adopted a strong set of values around sharing,freedom,and achievement.However,you personally know two employees at the company who say that employees don't really have a common set of values,and they are certainly not unanimous about the three values stated by the CEO.The CEO is likely describing the company's:

• A)espoused values.
• B)ethical values.
• C)professional values.
• D)organizational values.
• E)enacted values.

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Definitions:

Flexibility

The ability to adapt to changes or new requirements in various contexts, including workplace arrangements, policies, and personal schedules.

Production Methods

Techniques, tools, and processes used in the creation of goods or services, aiming at improving efficiency, quality, and productivity in manufacturing or service delivery.

Work Organization

The way in which work is structured, managed, and executed within a company or institution, affecting productivity, efficiency, and employee satisfaction.

Job Control Unionism

A labor movement strategy that focuses on managing aspects of employment, such as hiring practices, work assignments, and promotions, through union influence.