Over time, 3M has relied on the results-only-work-environment (ROWE) framework and has morphed into a highly science-driven inno
vation company. At 3M, employees are encouraged to spend 15 percent of their time on projects of their own choosing. If any of these projects look promising, 3M provides financing through an internal venture-capital fund and other resources to further develop their commercial potential. This real-world scenario best illustrates
The real-world scenario best illustrates output controls. Output control refers to the technique that is used in analysing the output that is provided by a firm.
Output control focuses on the measurable results that are within an organization. Since the company encourages its employees to spend 15 percent of their time on projects of their own choosing and the ones who looks promising are financed to develop their commercial potential, this refers to output controls.
The question provides us with the following scenario: "Neil and Zack are working on a project that requires both research and presentation. Neil is better at research, so he gives the presentation to Zack. " A comparative advantage is when an agent is better at something or can produce something at a lower cost. Here, Neil can do research better, so the answer is: A.) Neil doing the research
