List at least five productivity gains from using automation.
What will be an ideal response?
The productivity gains from automation include: can work 24 hours, 365 days; immediately trained, no "onboarding"; no breaks during work hours; no impaired workers; no time-wasting activities; no accidents or injuries; no arguments with other employees or managers; no scheduling issues; all holiday shifts covered; and more accurate, precise, and consistent.
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which was using jackhammers to tear up the street." a. true b. false
______ is a process that incorporates sustainability into sales and operations planning (S&OP), intended not only to cover carbon emissions but also the management and reduction of the economic and environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions.
A. Sustainable cost operations planning B. Suitable cost operations planning C. Sustainable carbon operations planning D. Sales carbon operations planning
Describe the management by objectives (MBO) approach and explain how it overcomes the limitations of results-based reviews.
What will be an ideal response?
Which one of the following statements is TRUE?
A. An inside director is a board member who also holds a managerial position in the company. B. In a classified board, it is easier for dissidents to gain representation since fewer seats are up for election each year. C. Inside directors are more concerned with shareholders' interests since they are more closely concerned with firm operations. D. Since outside directors have no other connection with the firm, they are indebted to the CEO for putting them on the board. E. Company sponsorship of a local charity is an example of a nonpecuniary benefit.