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In contrast to division of work, division of labour is the specialization of an individual workers' or organizations' skills, through education, training, and practice.
Basic Organizing Concepts Work Specialization (Division of Labor) The process of breaking down a job into a number of steps, with each step being completed by a separate individual. Span of Control The number of employees a supervisor can efficiently and effectively direct.