Which of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of Knowledge

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of knowledge workers?

• A) They work only in the information technology industry.
• B) They have a high degree of cohesiveness and are prone to groupthink.
• C) They are valued for their creative minds, not just their physical capabilities.
• D) They are grouped together for a specific purpose and are disbanded when their task is completed.
• E) They are part of an unofficial group emerging from relationships and shared interests among members.

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Definitions:

Assembly Line

A manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner to create a finished product more efficiently.

Dispatch

The sending off of a message, parcel, or shipment with speed and efficiency.

Diminishing Marginal Returns

A principle stating that as investment in a particular area increases, the rate of profit from that investment, after a certain point, starts to decrease.

Per-worker Production Functions

The relationship between the amount of output produced per worker and the amount of inputs used per worker.