Researchers Have Estimated That __________ of the Typical Employee's Workday

question 5

Multiple Choice

Researchers have estimated that __________ of the typical employee's workday is spent Communicating and __________ of this time is spent listening.

• A) 25%; 25%
• B) 50%; 25%
• C) 50%; 45%
• D) 45%; 30%

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Definitions:

Horizontal Specialization

An organizational structure approach that involves dividing work into specialized tasks or roles based on function or expertise at the same hierarchical level.

Organizational Design

Organizational design is the process of choosing and implementing a structural configuration for an organization.

Small-batch Production

A manufacturing process characterized by the production of small quantities of goods, allowing for flexibility and customization.

Mass Production

The manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products, typically using assembly line techniques and machinery, to achieve economies of scale.