Scenario C: the Nagoya Precision Drill Company Has Just Begun

question 60

Multiple Choice

Scenario C: The Nagoya Precision Drill Company has just begun to initiate major changes in its manufacturing processes.There has been some resistance among employees to these changes,but middle management has developed some specific approaches to enlist their cooperation:
1.Management will hold a series of small-group discussions in which they will explain why the changes are being made.
2.A few leading workers known for their resistance to change have been appointed to serve as employee liaisons on the change leadership team.
3.A vacation-time bonus will be awarded to employee groups who meet the organization's timeline for implementing the changes.
4.If any employees consistently cause their work groups to fall behind schedule,they will be given the choice of either adapting to the new program or finding some other place to work.
-By holding a series of small-group discussions in which they will explain why the changes are being made,the leadership at Nagoya Precision Drill is attempting to manage resistance to change through

• A)education and communication.
• B)facilitation and support.
• C)negotiation and rewards.
• D)manipulation and cooptation.
• E)explicit and implicit coercion.

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Definitions:

Workplace Hazard

Any potential risk to health and safety that exists within a workplace setting, which could cause harm to employees.

Strategic Planning

The process of defining a company's direction and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy.

HR Functions

Encompasses the variety of roles and responsibilities managed by a Human Resources department, including recruitment, training, performance management, and employee relations.

Outsourced

The process of delegating certain tasks or services to external firms or individuals, rather than handling them in-house, often to reduce costs or access specialized skills.