Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Work Specialization

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding work specialization?

• A) Work specialization indicates to what degree there will be rules and formalization regulations to direct employees and managers.
• B) Work specialization decreases the time spent in changing tasks.
• C) Work specialization increases the cost of finding and training workers to do specific and repetitive tasks.
• D) Work specialization provides an unending source of increased productivity.
• E) Work specialization hinders efficient use of employee skills.

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