UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS >CUSTOM<
UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS >CUSTOM<
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ISBN: 9781259694776
Author: Nickels
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 8, Problem 1CT
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To think critically about: Whether the division of labor is necessary and helpful or not.

Introduction:

Division of work among different individual is known as division of labor. Assigning a specific task to a specific individual, who excels in that tasks increases the efficiency of the business as a whole.

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Yes, division of labor is helpful and necessary. It is helpful and necessary because it includes assigning of different task to different individuals on the basis of their specialization. Since the task is assigned according to specialization, it increases productivity, morale of worker, profit and quality of the work as well.

Conclusion

Hence, due to the advantages like increase in productivity, morale of worker and other advantages, division of labor is necessary and helpful.

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