Author Question: Explain high-performance work practices and list a few examples of such practices. What will be ... (Read 75 times)

cdr_15 · **on:** Jul 6, 2018

Explain high-performance work practices and list a few examples of such practices.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The Civil Rights Act, Title VII, prohibits discrimination of employees who are above 40 years of age.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Bsand8 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 6, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Work practices that lead to both high individual and high organizational performance are known as high-performance work practices. These practices involve improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees; increase their motivation; reduce loafing on the job; and enhance the retention of quality employees.
High-performance work practices include:
a. Self-managed teams
b. Decentralized decision making
c. Training programs to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities
d. Flexible job assignments
e. Open communication
f. Performance-based compensation
g. Staffing based on person job and person organization fit
h. Extensive employee involvement
i. Giving employees more control over decision making
j. Increasing employee access to information

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE