A Large Manufacturing Organization, with 20 Geographically Dispersed Production Facilities

question 23

Multiple Choice

A large manufacturing organization, with 20 geographically dispersed production facilities recently cut its HRM staff by 60%. Each site has a few generalists, but specialist needs in recruiting and selection planning, employment law, training, and benefits administration have been consolidated into one location. This situation is an example of

• A) outsourcing.
• B) shared services.
• C) decentralized work surveillance.
• D) telecommuting.
• E) offshoring.

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Definitions:

Indifferent Gonad

The embryonic precursor to the sex glands, which develops into either ovaries or testes depending on genetic and hormonal influences.

Ovaries And Testes

The primary reproductive organs in females and males, responsible for producing eggs and sperm, respectively.

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, from which the musculoskeletal, circulatory, and other systems develop.

Cultural Support

The aid or encouragement received from one's social and cultural environments, contributing to an individual's sense of belonging and identity.