Division Of Labour Flashcards

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What is the division of labour

A

Breaking down a process into separate tasks

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Name 3 advantages of the division of labour

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Higher output per person
Increased efficiency
Economies of scale

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Name 3 disadvantages of the division of labour

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-Supply chain stops working if one sector isnt there
- Lots of workers quitting due to boredom leading to increase costs (training)
- Diversification is hard because workers are too specialised

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