A Computer Company Observes Workers as They Produce Laptops to Devise

question 80

Multiple Choice

A computer company observes workers as they produce laptops to devise a more efficient production plan.After noting work routines,the higher-ups break down the laptop production into many parts and workers go from producing entire laptops to doing a particular task over and over (like only installing the DVR drive) .This illustrates which of the following processes?

• A)compliance to obedience
• B)identifying with a reference group
• C)social interaction
• D)scientific management

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Definitions:

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds to finance the acquisition of assets, with the expectation that the profits made will be greater than the interest payable.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from revenues.

ROCE

Return on Capital Employed; an economic metric that evaluates how effectively a firm uses its capital to generate profits.

Variable Costs

Expenses that shift in direct proportion to the amount of production or sales, like labor and materials.