Question

Increasingly, the large assembly line factories, in which an individual worker performs a single task (or set of tasks) is being replaced by workplaces where cooperation among workers is encouraged and __________.

a. jobs are more interchangeable and interconnected
b. jobs are less interchangeable and interconnected
c. jobs require individuals to become true craftsmen
d. managers attempt to squeeze as much out of workers as possible

Answer 1

a. jobs are more interchangeable and interconnected

Step-by-step explanation:

In the assembly line model, workers specialize in performing a single function, the assembly line is being replaced by a model where cooperation between workers is essential since their functions are more interconected and sometimes even overlap each other. In this model, teamwork and a strong sense of multidisciplinarity favor production.

Therefore, the answer is a. jobs are more interchangeable and interconnected