Nomad Battery Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of rechargeable batteries for wheelchairs and scooters. Nomad Battery Ltd. relies heavily on its sales team to push these products to wheelchair and scooter manufacturers across Canada. Sales reps are paid a yearly bonus based on the team's performance, coupled with annual performance evaluations done by managers. Over the last three years, they have been paid bonuses based on the previous year's performance if it is similar in dollar figure despite losing shelf space in stores or declining individual performances. The managers claim that they do not have the time to do the evaluations, but their superiors think these evaluations are key and need to be the link between employees' goals and the organization's objectives. Nomad Battery should consider using team evaluations to evaluate the team as a whole. Which of the following is true about team evaluations? Select one: O a. They make it easier to separate individual contributions. O b. They readily identify leadership and interpersonal skills. O C. They can help break down barriers and encourage joint effort. O d. They provide 360-degree feedback.

Nomad Battery Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of rechargeable batteries for wheelchairs and scooters. Nomad Battery Ltd. relies heavily on its sales team to push these products to wheelchair and scooter manufacturers across Canada. Sales reps are paid a yearly bonus based on the team's performance, coupled with annual performance evaluations done by managers. Over the last three years, they have been paid bonuses based on the previous year's performance if it is similar in dollar figure despite losing shelf space in stores or declining individual performances. The managers claim that they do not have the time to do the evaluations, but their superiors think these evaluations are key and need to be the link between employees' goals and the organization's objectives. Nomad Battery should consider using team evaluations to evaluate the team as a whole. Which of the following is true about team evaluations? Select one: O a. They make it easier to separate individual contributions. O b. They readily identify leadership and interpersonal skills. O C. They can help break down barriers and encourage joint effort. O d. They provide 360-degree feedback.

Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285869681

Author:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

Publisher:Robert M. Monczka, Robert B. Handfield, Larry C. Giunipero, James L. Patterson

ChapterC: Cases

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