______________ used the term "trained incapacity" to characterize which workers have become so highly specialized,or have been given such fragmented jobs to do,that they are unable to come up with creative solutions to problems.
A)Robert Merton
B)Michael Murphy
C)Karl Marx
D)Thorstein Veblen

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Thorstein Veblen coined the term "trained incapacity" in his book "The Engineers and the Price System" (1921), to refer to workers who have become so specialized that they are unable to think creatively or outside of their narrow area of expertise. Veblen argued that specialization, while increasing efficiency in the short term, can ultimately hinder innovation and problem-solving.

______________ Used the Term "Trained Incapacity" to Characterize Which Workers