Whimsico Works, a quirky but highly successful manufacturing company, manufactures novelty office supplies—self-heating coffee mugs shaped like famous philosophers, motivational staplers that shout quotes from Shakespeare, and pens that double as mini-lightsabers. Each product involves complex assembly, and so Whimsico recently reorganized its workforce to implement a highly specialized division of labor. Each employee is now responsible for a very narrow set of tasks, and teams are structured by function (e.g., machining, quality control, packaging) with limited interaction between departments.Based on this scenario, which of the following potential challenges might Whimsico face due to its new organizational structure and division of labor? (Select all that apply)Group of answer choices
Job roles may become less clear, leading to confusion about responsibilities
The company may struggle to respond quickly to changes in customer preferences or technology
Employees may experience reduced motivation due to repetitive tasks
Employees may quickly develop a broad understanding of the entire production process
Functional teams may develop communication silos, reducing collaboration
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