By 1900, Many Jurisdictions Placed Limits on the Hours of Labor

question 22

Multiple Choice

By 1900, many jurisdictions placed limits on the hours of labor. However, with poor enforcement, 12-hour, six-day workweeks were common. Employers often persuaded immigrant workers to sign "voluntary agreements" to work

• A) longer hours.
• B) only one job.
• C) seven days a week.
• D) unpaid overtime.

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Definitions:

Formalization

The extent to which policies, procedures, job descriptions, and rules are written and explicitly articulated within an organization.

Specialization

The process of focusing on and becoming an expert in a particular area of knowledge, skill, or activity.

Standardization

The process of implementing and developing technical standards to ensure uniformity and consistency across different products, services, or procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

A process where team members from various departments or specialties work together towards a common goal.