Mid Term $-$ OB $-$ Mar $14$

By putting people first, it is thought that employees will become more effective and hence more productive. What are some of the challenges inherent in putting people first?

a$.$ initial loss in production

b$.$ cultural confusion

c$.$ blurring of lines between management and labour

d$.$ balancing cultural sensitivity with the bottom line

e$.$ incompatibility between differing cultural backgrounds

A major characteristic of empowerment is

a$.$ re$-$engineering the workplace.

b$.$ establishing a new program of TQM$.$

c$.$ developing new styles of leadership.

d$.$ developing ways of more effectively controlling work.

e$.$ putting employees in charge of what they do$.$