Division of labour~ Flashcards
1
Q
Define Division of labour?
A
This happens when specialization has taken place where the production process is broken down into separate tasks.
2
Q
What are the advantages of division of labour?
A
- workers get good at their job-improve-valued (quality)
- production increases-produces more at the same time so productivity increases.
- time saving-production lines
- cost effective-capital machinery will massively increase productivity+ cost-effective
- consumers will benefit through lower prices.
3
Q
What are the disadvantages of division of labour?
A
-Boredom-re-valued-same/repetitive-de-valued-quality will worsen
-payments are low-extreme working conditions
too much reliance on other countries.