Asked by Jered Aldaz on Sep 24, 2024

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​Adam Smith's pin factory and Henry Ford's automobile assembly line are examples of

A) ​Product lines
B) Functionally organized firms
C) Inefficient processes
D) ​In-line production

Adam Smith

Adam Smith was an 18th-century Scottish economist and philosopher, best known for his works on the principles of free market capitalism, particularly as outlined in "The Wealth of Nations."

Henry Ford

An American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company, notable for pioneering mass production techniques like the assembly line.

Pin Factory

An example used by Adam Smith to describe the benefits of division of labor and specialization in increasing production efficiency.

  • Familiarize oneself with the characteristics and favorable aspects of functional organization in firms.
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Gabin Burgun2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Both Adam Smith's pin factory and Henry Ford's automobile assembly line represent a functional organization of the production process. In a functional organization, tasks are grouped by their specific function (such as production, marketing, or administration) and employees specialize in one particular task to achieve greater efficiency and expertise. Both examples illustrate how the division of labor and specialization create greater efficiency and productivity.