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A company assigns each employee a narrow, specialised task so that skill and productivity improve. Which Fayol principle does this reflect?
This reflects division of work. Fayol argued that specialising tasks lets employees build skill and efficiency, increasing output. Centralisation relates to the level at which decisions are taken, and esprit de corps relates to team spirit, so neither describes narrow task specialisation.
- ADivision of workCorrect
- BCentralisation
- CEsprit de corps
Explanation
Division of work (specialisation) means splitting work so people develop expertise and efficiency rises. Centralisation concerns where decisions are made. Esprit de corps concerns team spirit and harmony.
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