Exam 16: Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

Now that ViviTech has implemented a high-performance work program, Ron needs to assess whether or not it is succeeding. To do so, Ron should look at all of the following issues EXCEPT

The synergy achieved through overlapping work and human resource practices is at the heart of what makes a high-performance system effective.

When implementing a high-performance work system, managers at start-up firms have the advantage of being able to put everything in place at once.

What are the employee-related questions that need to be included in a process audit when evaluating a high-performance work system?

Many high-performance work systems begin with highly directive

Which of the following would most likely help managers develop a strong relationship with employees in implementing high-performance work systems?

When implementing a high-performance work system, a process audit would be part of which step?

Which of the following is NOT a primary principle for support of high-performance work systems?

In a work system with a high degree of horizontal fit, adjusting one HR practice is not likely to substantially impact the other components of the work system.

ViviTech wants to make sure that employees develop a broader understanding of work processes performed by others around them rather than rely on just knowing their own jobs. What type of training should ViviTech use to achieve this goal?

ViviTech has implemented a high-performance work system that was designed around team processes and capabilities that cannot be transported, duplicated, or copied by rival firms. Which of the following criteria drove this design?

Each organization has unique circumstances, and parties are more likely to commit to procedures they create and own.

A recent Gallup study reported that firms with top engagement scores had __________ higher productivity.

A more egalitarian work environment _____ status and power differences and _____ collaboration and teamwork.

__________ is a pool of money employees can spend on capital improvements if a company meets its profitability goals.

High-performance work systems frequently begin with

The principle of shared information typifies a shift in organizations away from the mentality of __________ toward one more focused on employee commitment.

Which of the following principles typifies a shift away from the mentality of command and control in organizations?

To achieve vertical fit, organizations must first analyze all of the following EXCEPT

Steph is trying to convince the management at ViviTech to implement a high-performance work system. In several meetings, members of senior management have stressed the importance of increasing innovation and efficiency while lowering costs and providing something unique to the customer. The success criterion that Steph should emphasize is that of being valuable.