Which of the Following Inferences Is NOT True About the Effects

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following inferences is NOT true about the effects of increasing division of labor?

• A)It produces vertical differentiation within organizations based on power.
• B)Some researchers argue that the purpose of increasing division of labor is to lessen workers' skills and thus lower wages.
• C)With the growth of large enterprises, direct personal control is replaced by extended methods of control.
• D)Workers develop a greater sense of autonomy.
• E)Some jobs are deskilled.

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Definitions:

The Me

A concept in sociology introduced by George Herbert Mead, referring to the social self or how individuals perceive themselves based on societal expectations.

Relations of Production

The relationships that exist in economic systems between those who own the means of production and those who sell their labor.

Capitalist System

An economic system where trade, industries, and the means of production are largely or entirely privately owned and operated for profit.

Exploitation

The difference between what workers are paid and the wealth they create for the owner.