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Assertion (A): The principle of division of work leads to specialisation and increased efficiency in organizations.
Reason (R): When work is divided, every employee is required to perform different jobs with no relation to their abilities.

ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

BBoth A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

CA is true, R is false

DA is false, R is true

Answer:

C. A is true, R is false

Read Explanation:

  • Division of work does improve efficiency but jobs should match employees’ abilities.


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