The Top Managers of Firecracker Explosives Walk About Through the Production

question 78

Multiple Choice

The top managers of Firecracker Explosives walk about through the production plant and talk informally with employees about issues and concerns that they may have. This is an example of ________.

• A) total quality management
• B) structured approach to direct participation
• C) impersonal communication
• D) management by wandering around

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Definitions:

Indirect Labour

Workers who support the manufacturing process or service delivery but do not directly contribute to the production of goods or execution of services.

Learning Curves

A graphical representation of how an increase in learning comes from greater experience, leading to reduced costs and increased productivity over time.

Personnel Changes

Alterations in the composition or structure of a workforce, including hiring, firing, promotions, and transfers.

Learning Curve Strategy

Learning curve strategy involves leveraging the concept that the efficiency of performing a task tends to increase with increasing repetitions due to learning and experience gains.