The Only Major Difference Between the Specialization and Division of Labor

question 49

Multiple Choice

The only major difference between the specialization and division of labor principle as applied to a production versus a distribution situation is:

• A) Production tasks are often allocated intra-organizationally, while distribution tasks are frequently allocated inter-organizationally.
• B) Distribution tasks are much less amenable to specialization and division of labor than production tasks.
• C) Only logistics tasks are capable of being broken down for specialization.
• D) Production tasks are more easily divided into separate tasks.
• E) It is not possible to attain an optimal allocation of distribution tasks.

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