When Work Activities Are Too Complex to Standardize Through Procedures

question 95

Multiple Choice

When work activities are too complex to standardize through procedures or goals, companies often coordinate work effort:

• A)through direct supervision.
• B)by extensively training employees.
• C)by giving one employee most of the tasks previously divided among many people.
• D)through further division of labor.
• E)through formal hierarchy.

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Definitions:

Introverted Tendencies

Characteristics or behaviors of an individual that show a preference for inward-focused experiences and activities, often entailing less social interaction.

Stimulating Environments

Refers to settings or situations that provide a range of sensory and intellectual stimuli, potentially enhancing cognitive function and emotional well-being.

Behaviorally Neutral

A state or action that does not have a significant positive or negative impact on behavior.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning principle where a response is only occasionally rewarded, leading to stronger and more persistent behavior than if the reward was given every time.