Job Specialization Refers To

question 99

Multiple Choice

Job specialization refers to:

• A) the process by which each position's formal authority in an organizational hierarchy is established.
• B) the process by which division of labor occurs as different workers gain expertise in tasks.
• C) the process by which subordinates receive orders and report to only one superior.
• D) the process by which members of different departments work together in cross-departmental teams to accomplish projects.
• E) the process by which employees explore new ways to improve how tasks are performed.

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Definitions:

Yearly Salary Increases

Regular, annual raises in the amount of money an employee receives as compensation from their employer, often reflecting performance or inflation adjustments.

Major Decisions

Significant choices made by individuals or organizations that have a large impact on outcomes or future directions.

Steep Hierarchy

An organizational structure characterized by a pronounced or rigid vertical differentiation and a high level of control at the top.

Middle Manager

A managerial position that involves overseeing the work of lower-level managers and possibly reporting to a higher-level manager, functioning as an intermediary within an organization.