Specialization of Labor

question 158

Multiple Choice

Specialization of labor

• A)increases productivity without creating any problems
• B)reduces productivity, and is usually eliminated by business firms
• C)can create problems of boredom and repetitive motion injuries
• D)prevents the introduction of more sophisticated and efficient production techniques
• E)ignores individual preferences and natural abilities

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Definitions:

Administering an Unpleasant Outcome

The process of executing or delivering a negative or unfavorable result or decision.

Punish

The act of imposing a penalty or consequence on someone for their behavior or actions, often as a method of enforcing rules or discipline.

OB Mod

A management approach focusing on changing employees' behaviors through a system of rewards and punishments known as organizational behavior modification.

Reinforcement

In organizational behavior, the use of consequences to modify the occurrence and form of behavior through rewards or punishments.