Which of the Following Management Techniques Involves Giving Employees More

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following management techniques involves giving employees more authority and responsibility over how they perform their work activities?

• A) Innovation
• B) Total quality management
• C) Empowerment
• D) Outsourcing

Compute the duration it takes for a company to pay its suppliers.

Determine the average collection period for accounts receivable.

Adjust and analyze the impact on the cash cycle due to operational changes.

Calculate the inventory period based on sales and cost of goods sold data.

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