division of labour

• What is the primary goal of division of labor in production processes?

  Maximizing labor efficiency
• Division of labor occurs when the production process is broken down into separate tasks
• Division of labor begins after specialization has already taken place in the production process.
• What might workers specialize in when producing footballs in a division of labor system?

  Molding leather
• In division of labor, workers focus on separate tasks
• What is one advantage of division of labor from a worker's perspective?

  Improved job skills
• Workers in division of labor feel valued because they understand their importance in the production process.
• By splitting the production process into different lines, firms save a significant amount of time
• Why does division of labor lead to increased productivity in firms?

  Workers become more skilled
• How does division of labor contribute to cost-effective capital investment for workers?

  Machines increase efficiency
• One major disadvantage of division of labor is worker boredom
• Consumers benefit from division of labor through lower prices of goods.
• What happens to product quality when bored workers lose motivation in division of labor?

  Quality may suffer
• Workers in division of labor may face poor working conditions and low wages in some countries.
• Over-reliance on labor from a single country can pose risks if international relations break down
• What is the long-term consequence for workers who are unemployed due to excessive division of labor?

  Long-term unemployment
• Match the advantage of division of labor with its description:

  Increased productivity ↔️ Workers produce more efficiently

  Time saving ↔️ Specialized tasks reduce wasted time

  Cost-effective capital ↔️ Machines enhance specific tasks

  Lower consumer prices ↔️ Reduced production costs
• Division of labor is closely linked to the principle of specialization
• What is one example of a production process that commonly uses division of labor?

  Assembly line manufacturing
• Division of labor can lead to worker motivation in the short term due to improved skills and feeling valued.
• Arrange the steps of division of labor in a production process:

  1️⃣ Break down the production process into tasks

  2️⃣ Assign workers to specific tasks

  3️⃣ Workers specialize in their assigned tasks

  4️⃣ Time is saved and productivity increases
• Why might workers in division of labor eventually feel devalued?

  Lack of promotion opportunities