Specialization versus generalization: Crew assignments
Abstract:
As new professional identity and employment opportunities are developed, the tension between traditional models of specialization in higher education and the implied generalization needs of converged organizations grows. While this tension has always existed in libraries, the difference is greater in converged organizations. This chapter explores the specialization vs. generalization debate in the context of organizational size and mission.
Key words
polymath
specialization
generalization
professional identity
tension
organizational theory
organizational design
boundaries
interdisciplinarity
Polymaths
Carl Djerassi is a polymath. Strictly speaking, that means he is someone ...
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