Latent Dysfunctional Consequences of the Division of Labor (Adam Smith)

question 50

Multiple Choice

Latent dysfunctional consequences of the division of labor (Adam Smith) include which of the following?

• A) Mental degradation of workers.
• B) Decreased social involvement of workers.
• C) Innovations by workers.
• D) Physical inactivity.

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Definitions:

Questionable Conduct

Actions or behaviors that raise doubts about ethical standards, legality, or appropriateness.

Reluctant

Feeling or showing hesitation or unwillingness to do something.

Ethical Conflict

A situation where an individual faces a choice between different courses of action, which are informed by competing sets of moral values.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable from an ethical or moral standpoint.