LS5 - Specialisation and the Division of Labour

Question 1

Specialisation

Answer 1

Concentration on the production of a limited range of goods and services

Question 2

Division of Labour

Answer 2

Specialisation of workers on specific tasks to increase productivity

Question 3

Productivity

Answer 3

Productivity is the effectiveness of productive effort measured in rate of output.

An increase in productivity leads to an increase in output a more efficient use of resources

Question 4

Advantages of Division of Labour

Answer 4

Workers become more skilled so take less time for them to carry out the task
Time and money can be saved on training costs

Question 5

Disadvantages of Division of Labour

Answer 5

Repetition of tasks leads to boredom
Simplified jobs leads to workers feeling a lack of pride within their jobs