Which of the Following Activities Is Not Within the Scope

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities is not within the scope of OM?

• A) Locating facilities
• B) Training employees
• C) Transportation planning
• D) Capacity planning

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Definitions:

Job Characteristics Model

A job design theory that purports that three psychological states (experiencing meaningfulness of the work performed, responsibility for work outcomes, and knowledge of the results of the work performed) of a jobholder result in improved work performance, internal motivation, and lower absenteeism and turnover.

Task Identity

The degree to which a job requires completing a whole, identifiable piece of work from start to finish with a visible outcome.

Group-Based Work Techniques

Strategies that utilize the dynamics of a group to accomplish tasks more effectively and efficiently than individual efforts alone.

Enhancing Communication

The process of improving the exchange of information between individuals or groups through various techniques and technologies.