Which term best fits a structure where tasks are subdivided into smaller jobs to permit specialization?

• A. Specialization
• B. Work Groups
• C. Span of Control
• D. Virtual Corporation

Answer: (A)

Specialization is about dividing work into smaller, repetitive tasks so people can master a narrow set of activities. When tasks are split this way, each person becomes highly proficient at a specific job, which boosts speed, accuracy, and overall productivity. Training costs drop because learning is focused, supervision becomes easier, and output becomes more consistent as each worker repeats the same task.

The idea described—subdividing tasks into smaller jobs to enable workers to specialize—fits this concept exactly. The other terms describe different ideas: work groups relate to organizing people into teams rather than subdividing tasks for skill specialization; span of control concerns how many subordinates a manager oversees; and a virtual corporation refers to outsourcing and networked partnerships rather than internal task subdivision for specialization.