Author Question: How does technology change the supervisor's job? What will be an ideal ... (Read 63 times)

audie · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

How does technology change the supervisor's job?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Ed Waters is a former CEO who was responsible for the dramatic turnaround of a food company.

When Ed retired, Phil, the CEO of a travel agency, invited him to be a business consultant for the travel company, hoping that Ed's unusual strategies could work the same magic twice. Phil created a new designation and position in the company especially for Ed. This is an example of ________.
A) talent-oriented staffing
B) reactive staffing
C) idiosyncratic staffing
D) job-oriented staffing

cupcake16 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

New technology such as the use of automated robotics on the production floor, the use of computer-aided design by engineers, and improving computer skills are changing the supervisor's job. The technical demands placed on a supervisor force one to become multi-skilled. By linking computers, telephones, fax machines, copiers, printers, and the like, supervisors can get more complete information more quickly than ever before. With that information, supervisors can better formulate plans, make faster decisions, more clearly define the jobs that workers need to perform, and monitor work activities on an as-they-happen basis.

Answer to Question 2

C