Exam 16: Creating High-Performance Work Systems

With _ layers of management and a focus on team-based organization,the role of managers and supervisors is substantially _ in an environment of high-performance work systems.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 61

A process audit is used to determine whether a high-performance work system has been implemented as designed.

(True/False)

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Question 62

High-performance work systems that are designed around team processes and capabilities that cannot be transported,duplicated,or copied by rival firms are said to be difficult to imitate.

(True/False)

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Question 63

Which of the following is NOT a typical method of increasing the power of employees?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 64

According to a study by the Corporate Executive Board,engaged employees outperform average employees by _____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 65

High-performance work systems combine the talents of employees and rapidly deploy them in new assignments with maximum flexibility in order to focus on which of the following criteria?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 66

Open pay plans can create a more egalitarian environment.

(True/False)

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Question 67

Horizontal fit occurs when all the internal elements of a work system complement and reinforce one another.

(True/False)

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Question 68

According to the research organization Gallup,only _____ of U.S.employees are actively engaged on the job.

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Question 69

Most high-performance work systems focus their training efforts on ensuring that employees have the skills necessary to assume a greater degree of responsibility.

(True/False)

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Question 70

High-performance work systems need to be periodically evaluated in terms of organizational priorities and initiatives.

(True/False)

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Question 71

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

(True/False)

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Question 72

The primary principles that underlie a high-performance work system are egalitarianism and engagement,shared information and trust,knowledge development,and performance-reward linkage.

(True/False)

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Question 73

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

(True/False)

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Question 74

HR Scorecards are used by managers to assess the strategic alignment of their work systems.

(True/False)

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Question 75

_____ only occurs when all the internal elements of the work system complement and reinforce one another.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 76

Employees who are given timely information about business plans,performance,and strategies are more likely to make good suggestions for improving businesses.

(True/False)

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Question 77

The richest communication occurs:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 78

Employment stability,team-based behaviors,and strategy-focused behaviors are used as part of an HR Scorecard to assess:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 79

To achieve horizontal fit,organizations should use the following HR practices together EXCEPT:

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With _ layers of management and a focus on team-based organization,the role of managers and supervisors is substantially _ in an environment of high-performance work systems.

A process audit is used to determine whether a high-performance work system has been implemented as designed.

High-performance work systems that are designed around team processes and capabilities that cannot be transported,duplicated,or copied by rival firms are said to be difficult to imitate.

Which of the following is NOT a typical method of increasing the power of employees?

According to a study by the Corporate Executive Board,engaged employees outperform average employees by _____.

High-performance work systems combine the talents of employees and rapidly deploy them in new assignments with maximum flexibility in order to focus on which of the following criteria?

Open pay plans can create a more egalitarian environment.

Horizontal fit occurs when all the internal elements of a work system complement and reinforce one another.

According to the research organization Gallup,only _____ of U.S.employees are actively engaged on the job.

Most high-performance work systems focus their training efforts on ensuring that employees have the skills necessary to assume a greater degree of responsibility.

High-performance work systems need to be periodically evaluated in terms of organizational priorities and initiatives.

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

The primary principles that underlie a high-performance work system are egalitarianism and engagement,shared information and trust,knowledge development,and performance-reward linkage.

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

HR Scorecards are used by managers to assess the strategic alignment of their work systems.

_____ only occurs when all the internal elements of the work system complement and reinforce one another.

Employees who are given timely information about business plans,performance,and strategies are more likely to make good suggestions for improving businesses.

The richest communication occurs:

Employment stability,team-based behaviors,and strategy-focused behaviors are used as part of an HR Scorecard to assess:

To achieve horizontal fit,organizations should use the following HR practices together EXCEPT:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

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Exam 16: Creating High-Performance Work Systems

With _____ layers of management and a focus on team-based organization,the role of managers and supervisors is substantially _____ in an environment of high-performance work systems.

A process audit is used to determine whether a high-performance work system has been implemented as designed.

High-performance work systems that are designed around team processes and capabilities that cannot be transported,duplicated,or copied by rival firms are said to be difficult to imitate.

Which of the following is NOT a typical method of increasing the power of employees?

According to a study by the Corporate Executive Board,engaged employees outperform average employees by _____.

High-performance work systems combine the talents of employees and rapidly deploy them in new assignments with maximum flexibility in order to focus on which of the following criteria?

Open pay plans can create a more egalitarian environment.

​Horizontal fit occurs when all the internal elements of a work system complement and reinforce one another.

According to the research organization Gallup,only _____ of U.S.employees are actively engaged on the job.

Most high-performance work systems focus their training efforts on ensuring that employees have the skills necessary to assume a greater degree of responsibility.

High-performance work systems need to be periodically evaluated in terms of organizational priorities and initiatives.

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

The primary principles that underlie a high-performance work system are egalitarianism and engagement,shared information and trust,knowledge development,and performance-reward linkage.

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

HR Scorecards are used by managers to assess the strategic alignment of their work systems.

_____ only occurs when all the internal elements of the work system complement and reinforce one another.

Employees who are given timely information about business plans,performance,and strategies are more likely to make good suggestions for improving businesses.

The richest communication occurs:

Employment stability,team-based behaviors,and strategy-focused behaviors are used as part of an HR Scorecard to assess:

To achieve horizontal fit,organizations should use the following HR practices together EXCEPT:

The Challenge of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

International Human Resources Management

Filters

With _ layers of management and a focus on team-based organization,the role of managers and supervisors is substantially _ in an environment of high-performance work systems.

Horizontal fit occurs when all the internal elements of a work system complement and reinforce one another.