When a Worker Specializes in One Task, He Focuses on That

question 23

Multiple Choice

When a worker specializes in one task, he focuses on that one function in the production process, ignoring the whole system. This can result in:

• A) higher cross training costs.
• B) no trade-offs since only one task is undertaken by each employee.
• C) accepting the greater complementary between one task and another.
• D) function myopia that reduces overall productivity.

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Definitions:

Product Liability

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Damages Available

The types of compensation that a plaintiff can seek in a lawsuit, depending on the circumstances and the nature of the legal claim.

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Product Liability

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