Additional Case 6.4
Organizers, Inc. has implemented new business technologies that require fewer employees. Paul, the firm's CEO, sees the need to eliminate some middle managers and institute work teams to eliminate ineffective or unnecessary work processes. He believes that such changes won't be costly to the business. Most of the middle managers have been with the company anywhere from 10-15 years but are a long way from retirement.
One specific problem that Paul recognizes involves Zena, an upper-level manager. Zena has been coming to work late, missing deadlines on assignments, and refusing to complete an important assignment. Paul has warned Zena personally about the consequences for further actions and has even meted out several proscribed disciplinary actions against Zena. Her work habits have not improved, and Paul feels he may have to take further action.
-Refer to Additional Case 6.4.By Paul's estimation,Organizers,Inc.most likely needs to do which of the following to improve efficiency?
A) Implement internship opportunities
B) Perform a large-scale layoff
C) Downsize
D) Rightsize

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Rightsizing involves restructuring the organization by eliminating unnecessary staff or positions while retaining essential personnel. Paul sees the need to eliminate some middle managers and institute work teams to eliminate ineffective or unnecessary work processes. Therefore, rightsizing would be a suitable choice to improve efficiency in Organizers, Inc. without performing a large-scale layoff or downsizing the organization. Implementing internship opportunities is not related to improving efficiency in the context of the case.

Additional Case 6.4 Organizers, Inc. Has Implemented New Business Technologies That Require Fewer