In the early factory system, 'division of labor' refers to which organizational strategy?
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Correct answer: Splitting tasks into small, repeated steps each performed by a different worker
By assigning specific, narrow tasks to individual workers, factories increased speed and efficiency. This process, famously analyzed by Adam Smith, reduced the need for highly skilled craftsmen.
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