Organising leads to specialisation in work. Which of the following can be a pitfall of the repetitive performance of the same job that comes from this specialisation?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Monotony, stress, boredom and absenteeism
Option (1) Rumours, resistance to change and pressure to conform to the group — Incorrect. These are disadvantages of the informal organisation. They come from the social groups that form at work.
Option (2) Procedural delays and poor recognition of creative talent — Incorrect. These are limitations of the formal organisation, which follows a fixed chain of command and rigid rules.
Option (3) Monotony, stress, boredom and absenteeism — Correct. Specialisation means a worker does the same task again and again. This builds skill, but repeating one job may lead to monotony, stress, boredom and absenteeism.
Option (4) Duplication of activities, higher costs and conflict among divisions — Incorrect. These are disadvantages of the divisional structure, where each division keeps its own set of functions.
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