Janice was hired to work on an assembly line at a manufacturing company. However, her supervisor has told her that before she works independently on the assembly line, she will have to complete some vestibule training. This means that she will be assigned to work under the direct supervision of a more experienced worker on the factory floor until that worker is convinced she can work effectively on her own. ( a) True () b) False

Janice was hired to work on an assembly line at a manufacturing company. However, her supervisor has told her that before she works independently on the assembly line, she will have to complete some vestibule training. This means that she will be assigned to work under the direct supervision of a more experienced worker on the factory floor until that worker is convinced she can work effectively on her own. ( a) True () b) False

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305502215

Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Publisher:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Chapter15: Managing Quality And Performance

Section: Chapter Questions

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