Your university's vice-president (human resources) has asked for your advice on creating a "high-performance workplace" (HPW). She is recommending a series of organizational changes, including: increased training for employees; additional layers of middle management to make sure everyone knows what they are supposed to do; more workplace wellness programs: and financial incentives for improved performance. Which of these proposed changes would concern you the most, given the vice-president's goal of creating an HPW?
A) Increased training for employees.
B) Additional layers of middle management.
C) More workplace wellness programs.
D) Financial incentives for improved performance.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The addition of more layers of middle management is a concern because it may lead to increased bureaucracy and decreased efficiency. It can also create confusion as employees may receive conflicting information from different levels of management. Instead of adding more layers, it may be more effective to improve communication and support between current managers and employees to ensure everyone knows what they are supposed to do.

Your University's Vice-President (Human Resources) Has Asked for Your Advice