In 1436, the waterways of Venice were used to fully load 10 galleons with supplies in just six hours.As each vessel was towed along the narrow waterway, people at each house transferred munitions, cardage and other supplies to the passing vessel.By the end of the street, each vessel was fully loaded and ready for sailing.This event, known as the 'Arsenal of Venice', is an early example of:

A) self-leadership.
B) gainsharing.
C) job specialization.
D) constructive thought patterns.
E) job rotation.

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Sergio Castellanos · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The event of 'Arsenal of Venice' demonstrates job specialization. Each house was responsible for transferring a specific type of supply to the passing vessel. This division of labor and specialization of tasks helped to maximize efficiency in loading the galleons.

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