In the context of structural dimensions in organizations, _____ is the degree to which jobs are narrowly defined and depend on unique expertise.
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specialization |
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standardization |
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centralization |
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formalization |
1. A. Specialization
Specialization refers to the degree of specificity of a task requiring expertise beyond the conventional or normal means.
In the context of structural dimensions in organizations, _____ is the degree to which jobs are...
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