1.1.5 Specialisation And The Division Of Labour

Question 1

What is division of labour?

Answer 1

When a task is broken up into several components.

Question 2

What is specialisation?

Answer 2

Specialisation is focusing on one task before moving onto the next

Question 3

What are the pros of division of labour and specialisation?

Answer 3

• Higher labour productivity
• Lower cost per unit for form
• Lower costs can be passed to consumers as lower prices
• Higher profits means higher wages
• Increased productivity could lead to expansion into new markets
• Creates low skilled Jobs

Question 4

What are the cons of specialisation and the division of labour?

Answer 4

• Task repetition leads to boredom and decrease in motivation
• Less productivity/quality
• Increase labour turnover rates
• Product lacks variety
• If workers lose jobs then its harder for them to find another because of their specific skills