Pros & Cons of the Division of Labour & Specialisation in Production
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Cons |
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Higher labour productivity lowers cost/unit for firms
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Task repetition often leads to boredom and a decrease in worker motivation |
Lower costs can be passed on to consumers in the form of lower prices
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A decrease in motivation may lead to less productivity and/or poorer manufacturing quality |
Lower costs can mean higher profits for the firms. This may lead to higher wages for workers
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It may increase worker turnover rates as workers look to move on to a role that is more stimulating |
Increased productivity allows some firms to sell beyond their local market into international markets
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Mass produced products often lack variety and do not take different consumer preferences into account |
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It creates many low skilled jobs
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If workers lose their jobs, then it may be hard for them to find work as they are only trained in one skill
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