Difference between revisions of "Work specialization"
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#The degree to which tasks in an [[organization]] are subdivided into separate jobs; | #The degree to which tasks in an [[organization]] are subdivided into separate jobs; | ||
#The process of dividing work activities into separate job tasks. | #The process of dividing work activities into separate job tasks. | ||
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| + | According to [[Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition)]], | ||
| + | :[[Work specialization]]. The degree to which tasks in an [[organization]] are subdivided into separate jobs. | ||
==Related concepts== | ==Related concepts== | ||
Revision as of 05:17, 26 November 2018
Work specialization is one or more of the following:
- The degree to which tasks in an organization are subdivided into separate jobs;
- The process of dividing work activities into separate job tasks.
Definitions
According to Organizational Behavior by Robbins and Judge (17th edition),
- Work specialization. The degree to which tasks in an organization are subdivided into separate jobs.
Related concepts
- Formalization. The degree to which jobs within an organization are standardized and/or the extent to which employee behavior is guided by rules and procedures.
- Job depth. The degree of control employees have over their work.
- Job score. The number of different tasks required in a job and the frequency with which those tasks are repeated.
