Some people have claimed that the increasing technological sophistication required by many of today’s corporations has led to a return to job specialization. In your opinion, what would be the consequences of a sharp increase in job specialization? Consider both positive and negative outcomes in your answer

Some people have claimed that the increasing technological sophistication required by many of today’s corporations has led to a return to job specialization. In your opinion, what would be the consequences of a sharp increase in job specialization? Consider both positive and negative outcomes in your answer

Management, Loose-Leaf Version

13th Edition

ISBN:9781305969308

Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter3: The Environment And Corporate Culture

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6DQ

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

1. As future employers, are you in favor of using teleworking? Why or why not?
Fred has worked for Alliance TV and Radio for 10 years, but the 90-minute commute to and from work is really bothering him. He approaches his supervisor and is pleased to find that she takes his request seriously and comes up with a plan that allows him to work from his home two days a week. This attempt to accommodate Fred and other workers like him reflects the need of employers to recognize: a) the global environment of business. (b) the specific needs of Generation I. O c the growing number of older workers in the labor force. d) rising worker expectations.
How do you think Steve Jobs & Steve Wozniak feel about the “side hustle” and why? Please include your thoughts about the benefits and the disadvantages of part-time entrepreneurship
Trifecta Software, Inc. of Austin, Texas, is one of the fastest growing software companies in the industry, with current earnings in the $100 million to $200 million range. It prides itself on its unique and unorthodox culture. Many of its approaches to business practice are unusual, but in Trifecta’s fast- changing and highly competitive environment they seem to work. There is no dress code and employees make their own hours, often very long. The environment is so lax, that even the highest honcho in the office is wearing jeans and a crew neck shirt. Often times, he would be referred to as the “cool dude” of their organization. Everyone in the office tends to socialize together as the average age in the company is around 25 – 28 years old. Those who are in their 30’s to 40’s are considered as the elder statesmen of Trifecta. Socialization is often seen in the office’s well – stocked kitchen and on company – sponsored events and trips to places like local dance clubs and…
There is no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all management theory”. What may work for one organization may not be relevant for another. Therefore, when one theory does not fit a particular situation, it is important to explore the option of developing a new theory that would lead in a new, more applicable direction. While some theories can stand the test of time, other theories may grow to be irrelevant and new theories will develop in their place. EXPLAIN.
If Kelly were to consider enhancing productivity by giving greater authority to her subordinates and increasing formalization, she would be considering ________ changes. A. automatic B. people C. structural D. technological
Read the passage below and answer all the questions. Excellent Enterprises Inc. of Austin, Texas, is a fast-growing software company, and provides software solutions to giant global firms for improving sales and performance. It prides itself on its unique and unorthodox culture. Many of its approaches to business practice are unusual, but in Excellent’s fast-changing and highly competitive environment, they seem to work. There is no dress code and employees make their own hours, often very long. They tend to socialize together (the average age is 26), both in the office’s well-stocked kitchen and on companysponsored events and trips to places like local dance clubs and retreats in Las Vegas and Hawaii. An in-house jargon has developed, and the shared history of the firm has taken on the status of legend. Responsibility is heavy and comes early, with a “just do it now” attitude that dispenses with long apprenticeships. New recruits are given a few weeks of intensive…
Read the passage below and answer all the questions. Excellent Enterprises Inc. of Austin, Texas, is a fast-growing software company, and provides software solutions to giant global firms for improving sales and performance. It prides itself on its unique and unorthodox culture. Many of its approaches to business practice are unusual, but in Excellent’s fast-changing and highly competitive environment, they seem to work. There is no dress code and employees make their own hours, often very long. They tend to socialize together (the average age is 26), both in the office’s well-stocked kitchen and on companysponsored events and trips to places like local dance clubs and retreats in Las Vegas and Hawaii. An in-house jargon has developed, and the shared history of the firm has taken on the status of legend. Responsibility is heavy and comes early, with a “just do it now” attitude that dispenses with long apprenticeships. New recruits are given a few weeks of intensive…
Discuss a peron's personal career history who's work at a translation company and mostly in retail and examine and analyze the positions they've held through the lens of being strategic, focused, disciplined, analytical and restorative. Explain why certain positions were or were not a good fit according to this peron's Interests, Inclinations and Values. Cite Holland and Super’s theories as they apply to this work background
How do you foresee a new company like Kibbles and Bits using an innovation to attract, develop, and retain talented workers?
10- One of the limitations of decentralization is a. Motivates subordinates b. Ensures quick decisions c. Nonavailability of good executive d. Division of work
Considering ethnocentric, polycentric, and geocentric staffing frameworks, which one will you recommend to SOLA for launching their high-tech vehicle in the new market and why? What advice do you have for selecting the right candidate to lead the operations?