Productivity and division of labour Flashcards
What is the definition of productivity?
Productivity is the measure of output produced per unit of input over a period of time.
What factors affect the productivity of land?
Use of fertilisers: Improves soil quality and increases crop yield.
Drainage: Prevents waterlogging, enhancing land usability.
Irrigation: Provides consistent water supply, boosting agricultural productivity.
Reclamation: Converts unusable land (e.g., wetlands) into productive land.
What factors affect the productivity of labour?
Quality of labour: Improved through better education and training, enhancing skills and efficiency.
Human capital: Development through learning and experience increases productivity.
Impact of migration: Brings in skilled workers, boosting the workforce’s overall productivity.
What factors affect the productivity of capital?
Increased quantity: More machinery and tools improve production capacity.
Technological advances: New and efficient technology enhances the output from existing resources.
What is the definition of the division of labour?
The division of labour is the process of breaking down the production of a good or service into smaller, specialized tasks performed by different workers.
What are the advantages of the division of labour to workers?
Workers become skilled in their specific tasks, increasing efficiency.
Simplifies tasks, making them easier to perform.
Can lead to higher wages due to increased productivity.
What are the disadvantages of the division of labour to workers?
Repetitive tasks can lead to boredom and dissatisfaction.
Workers may lose versatility and find it difficult to adapt to other roles.
Risk of job loss if their specific task becomes obsolete.
What are the advantages of the division of labour to businesses?
Increases productivity and output.
Reduces production costs through specialization.
Simplifies training processes as workers focus on specific tasks.
What are the disadvantages of the division of labour to businesses?
Production may halt if one specialized task faces delays or issues.
Lack of task variety may reduce workers’ motivation and quality.
Over-reliance on specialized workers may limit flexibility.
