Which of the Following Is an Advantage to Job Specialization

question 166

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage to job specialization?

• A)Training costs are higher,but because of the specialized nature of tasks,they are learned more fully.
• B)The nature of the jobs leads to lower absenteeism.
• C)Staffing costs are lower because the repetitive nature of tasks makes skill requirements lower.
• D)The nature of the jobs is especially effective in rapidly changing environments.

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Definitions:

Manufactured

Refers to items that have been produced or constructed from raw materials in a factory setting.

Operations

The day-to-day activities required for continued business functioning, focusing on creating and delivering products or services.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to apply manufacturing overhead cost to products, calculated before the manufacturing process begins based on estimated costs.

Overapplied Overhead

A situation where the allocated overhead costs exceed the actual overhead expenses incurred.