Additional Case 1.3
Your company sells high-tech products throughout the world and is following a differentiation business strategy. The business environment for the company is volatile, rapidly changing, and highly complex. The company is highly entrepreneurial and has a strong moral commitment to quality products, employee job satisfaction, and corporate social responsibility. The management team has decided to create a common company culture among the various national and international subsidiaries.
-Refer to Additional Case 1.3.Which of the following HR strategies would most likely support the company's business strategy?
A) Implementing highly structured procedures
B) Using piece rate pay plans and bonuses
C) Closely monitoring workers
D) Encouraging creativity

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Encouraging creativity would support the company's differentiation strategy and entrepreneurial culture. Structured procedures and close monitoring may stifle creativity and innovation. Piece rate pay plans and bonuses may not necessarily promote a common company culture among subsidiaries.

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