Question

Given below are two statements: 
Assertion (A): Division of work increases efficiency and productivity. 
Reason (R): Specialisation enables workers to become experts in their assigned tasks.
 Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Hint:

Henri Fayol's Principles: \[ \boxed{\text{Division of Work}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Unity of Command}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Unity of Direction}} \] \[ \boxed{\text{Equity}} \] Remember: \[ \boxed{\text{Division of Work} \Rightarrow \text{Specialisation}} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Examine the Assertion. Henri Fayol's principle of Division of Work states that work should be divided into smaller tasks. This increases efficiency and productivity. \[ \boxed{\text{Assertion (A) is True}} \]

Step 2: Examine the Reason. When employees repeatedly perform a particular task, they develop expertise and specialization. \[ \boxed{\text{Reason (R) is True}} \]

Step 3: Determine the relationship. Specialization is the reason why division of work improves efficiency. Therefore, Reason correctly explains the Assertion. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A}} \] Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{(A)}} \] is the correct answer.