Specialisation & Division of Labour

Question 1

Division of Labour

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Answer 1

Dividing the production process into different stages enables workers to focus on specific tasks, first proposed by Adam Smith

e.g. a car factory where workers specialise in one part of the car, such as the wheels

Can greatly increase output per unit of factors of production

Question 2

Division of Labour Advantages

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Answer 2

Workers only have to be taught how to perform one task, saving time and money

Machines can constantly be kept in use

Workers become more productive as time is not lost between different tasks

Workers become specialised in their specific task, meaning they perform it to a higher level

Question 3

Division of Labour Disadvantages

Answer 3

Workers can become very bored and have low moral, which can lead to mistakes

A hold-up one one area of the production line could halt the entire thing