Contrary to the famous statement made by Harold Geneen, former Chairman of ITT, "If I had enough arms and legs and time, I'd do it all myself," all organizations must divide work. This contradictory view reflects the understanding that jobs result from:
A) integration.
B) differentiation.
C) goal setting.
D) work variation.

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Differentiation refers to the process of dividing work among different individuals and departments based on their skills and abilities. It is necessary for organizations to divide work in order to achieve efficiency and specialization of tasks. Integration, on the other hand, refers to the process of coordinating and aligning various tasks and goals across different departments and individuals. While integration is important for overall organizational success, differentiation is necessary for effective task completion. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

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