1.2.2 productivity

Question 1

Productivity

Answer 1

The rate at which goods are produced and the amount produced in relation to work, time and money needed

Productivity = output per unit of input

Question 2

Factors affecting productivity in land

Answer 2

• Use of fertilisers
• Drainage systems
• Irrigation systems
• Reclamation

Question 3

Factors affecting productivity of labour

Answer 3

• Quality of labour
• Training
• Education
• Improved motivation and working practices
• Migration

Question 4

Factors affecting productivity of capital

Answer 4

• Increase in quantity
• Technological advances
• Primary (use of machinery - increased output and improved working conditions)
• Secondary (robotisation and automation - increase in productivity)
• Tertiary sector (new technology - self checkouts, advancements in medicine and surgical equipment/techniques)