6.2.3 Specialization and Division of Labor

• Division of labor is linked to the concept of specialization
• Specialization and division of labor are unrelated concepts.

  False
• How does division of labor enable specialization?

  By dividing production tasks
• Specialization increases worker productivity
• Match the concept with its key advantages:

  Specialization ↔️ Increased Productivity

  Division of Labor ↔️ Efficiency Gains
• Specialization is enabled by the division of labor
• Division of labor facilitates specialization by allowing workers to focus on their specialized tasks.


  True
• In a hospital, specialization by doctors reduces the time needed to diagnose and treat patients.


  True
• Specialized workers may struggle to adapt to changes in demand due to a lack of flexibility
• Match the industry with its specialization and division of labor examples:

  Automobile Manufacturing ↔️ Workers install specific car components

  Hospital ↔️ Doctors specialize in different medical fields

  Software Development ↔️ Developers focus on specific programming languages
• In automobile manufacturing, specialization allows workers to become highly skilled at installing specific tasks
• What does specialization refer to in economics?

  Producing a limited range
• Specialization increases worker productivity
• Efficiency gains occur because specialization reduces time spent switching between tasks.


  True
• What is the outcome of economies of scale in specialization?

  Lower average costs
• Match the advantage of division of labor with its description:

  Increased Productivity ↔️ Workers become more skilled at their tasks

  Efficiency Gains ↔️ Reduced time spent switching tasks

  Economies of Scale ↔️ Producing goods in larger quantities
• What is one key advantage of division of labor?

  Efficiency gains
• Arrange the following advantages of specialization and division of labor in order of their impact on production costs:

  1️⃣ Increased Productivity

  2️⃣ Efficiency Gains

  3️⃣ Economies of Scale
• Match the concept with its definition:

  Specialization ↔️ Focus on limited goods

  Division of Labor ↔️ Breaking down production
• Specialization and division of labor are closely interrelated concepts
• Specialization involves focusing on producing a limited range of goods or services.


  True
• What is an example of economies of scale achieved through specialization and division of labor?

  Mass production of smartphones
• Increased productivity through specialization is evident in an assembly line where each worker focuses on a specific task
• Order the disadvantages of specialization and division of labor:

  1️⃣ Worker Boredom and Deskilling

  2️⃣ Lack of Flexibility

  3️⃣ Worker Alienation

  4️⃣ Vulnerability to Change
• Businesses can mitigate the disadvantages of specialization by fostering employee engagement and providing job rotation.


  True
• What is the primary goal of specialization and division of labor in software development?

  Developing complex applications efficiently
• Specialization and division of labor enable organizations to maximize their output and competitiveness.


  True