Work Simplification Is an Approach to Job Design

question 38

Multiple Choice

Work simplification is an approach to job design.Which of the following statements is true of work simplification?

• A) Most of the administrative aspects of work are decentralized to lower-level employees.
• B) It may be very appropriate in settings employing highly educated persons.
• C) It is effective in a changing environment.
• D) Lower-level employees have broadly defined tasks to perform.
• E) It is based on the premise that work can be broken down into clearly defined tasks.

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