Reduction in the Total Number of Employees,reengineering of Business Processes,and

question 67

Multiple Choice

Reduction in the total number of employees,reengineering of business processes,and the ability of lower-level employees to perform higher-level jobs may result in __________.

• A)an increase in the number of special units
• B)increased spans of control
• C)centralization of authority
• D)flatter organizational hierarchies

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Definitions:

Suggestion Involvement

Active participation in generating and sharing ideas or solutions to contribute to a group or project.

Theory X

A management theory suggesting that employees are inherently lazy and will avoid work if they can, necessitating a controlling management style.

Employee Involvement

The degree to which employees are allowed or encouraged to contribute ideas and participate in decisions within their workplace.

Production Line Approach

A method of manufacturing in which products are assembled progressively from components to finished goods while moving continuously along a conveyor or line.