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:

Epicardium

The outermost layer of the heart's wall, composed of connective tissue and fat, providing protection and contributing to the heart's lubricative fluid.

Four-Chambered

Refers to the structure of the heart, which consists of four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.

Pulmonary Veins

Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart.

Fibrous Pericardium

The outer layer of the heart's pericardium, consisting of tough connective tissue that protects the heart and anchors it within the chest.