Rodríguez, a Production Manager, Wants to Eliminate the Socialization Process

question 88

Multiple Choice

Rodríguez, a production manager, wants to eliminate the socialization process for college students with business degrees.He says they know what to do.They should hit the ground running.Which of these statements would defend the socialization program?

• A)New organizational members suffer from anxiety unless they have been screened.
• B)Individuals adjust to situations in an increasingly diverse set of ways.
• C)Organizational stability is diminished through socialization.
• D)Proper socialization increases organizational stability over time.
• E)Proper socialization is not needed for manufacturing sector jobs.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of missing out on the next best alternative when making a decision.

Special Order

An order for a product or service that is outside the company's standard offerings, often requiring customization.

Capacity

The maximum level of output that a company can sustain to produce in a given period under normal circumstances.

Sunk Costs

Sunk costs are past expenses that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and thus should not affect future business decisions.