Which of the Following Is an Example of the Division

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the division of labor?

• A)An author writing a book one chapter at a time
• B)A firm trying to get rid of a labor union
• C)Separating resources into four categories: land,labor,capital,and entrepreneurial ability
• D)Allocating revenue among a firm's resource suppliers
• E)Dividing an assembly process into separate steps

Recognize the function of vacancy and skills inventory models in human resources planning.

Comprehend the significance of internal versus external supply of human capital.

Understand the concepts and applications of skills gaps, skills inventory, and management inventory.

Identify different mathematical models (simulation, linear programming) used in HR for forecasting and planning.

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Definitions:

Reducing Workload

The process of decreasing the amount of work assigned to an individual or team, often to improve efficiency or work-life balance.

Executive Monkey Study

A study conducted by Brady in 1958 which ostensibly showed that monkeys in a position of making decisions exhibited higher stress levels, leading to implications on workplace stress in humans.

Shocks

Sudden and disturbing events or experiences that cause emotional or physical disturbance.

Ulcers

Medical condition characterized by open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, small intestine, or esophagus, often resulting from stress or bacterial infections.