Working conditions recently changed at the Great Barriers Corporation. Managers and employees now answer their own phones, and even top managers are addressed by their first name. The company even eliminated executive washrooms and parking spaces. Great Barriers implemented all of these changes to motivate employees to work more productively by creating a team spirit within the company. Great Barriers' efforts are consistent with an attempt to:

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Great Barriers' changes aim to improve motivation by creating a team spirit, which is consistent with an attempt to improve motivation through open communication. Eliminating executive washrooms and parking spaces and addressing top managers by their first name may also help to reduce hierarchy and foster a sense of equality and collaboration, further promoting open communication and motivation. The scientific management approach developed by Taylor emphasizes efficiency and standardization through careful analysis and control of work processes, which is not what Great Barriers is trying to achieve. A pure Type J approach to management focuses on employees' personal development and well-being, which is not explicitly stated as Great Barriers' main goal. Ensuring that maintenance factors were satisfactory would have been relevant if the changes were aimed at avoiding hygiene or safety issues, which is not the case mentioned in the scenario.

Working Conditions Recently Changed at the Great Barriers Corporation