Match the following:
-Specialization
A)The number of units, activities, and programs within an organization.
B)The sequence of reporting relationships comprising the chain of command.
C)Procedures, regulations, and job defining documents that specify an employee's role.
D)The division of labor and specification of task requirements.
E)Retention of decision authority at the top.

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Specialization refers to the division of labor and specification of task requirements, where each employee is assigned a specific and specialized task to perform.

Answer: C
 Specialization also includes procedures, regulations, and job defining documents that specify an employee's role and responsibilities within an organization.

Answer: A
 While specialization does not strictly refer to the number of units or programs within an organization, it can sometimes be used as a way to facilitate specialization.

Answer: B and E
 Neither the sequence of reporting relationships nor the retention of decision authority are directly related to specialization.

Match the Following: -Specialization