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lracut11

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Adam Smith argued that division of labor increased productivity.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The primary issue that motivated Taylor to create a more scientific approach to management was worker satisfaction.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: TRUE
Explanation: Smith felt that breaking down complex jobs into simple, repetitive tasks could allow a single worker to increase speed and thus increase productivity. Smith's idea was true, as division of labor is seen to increase productivity, but only up to a point.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Taylor was searching for efficiency rather than worker satisfaction. He wanted to find the one best way to do a job so all workers in an organization could use that method and become more productive.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 6, 2018
Correct answers!


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