Productivity and Division of Labour

What is Productivity?

Rate at which goods are produced

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Name the Factors affecting Productivity

Land. Labour. Capital

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How does Land affect productivity

Quality of land varies and this impacts productivity.

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How does Labour affect productivity

The quality of work and the workforce can have an impact on productivity based on the following.
1Training 2Migration 3Motivation 4Improved work practices

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How does Capital affect Productivity

Man-made things like equipment tech and machinery. Primary: in agriculture using machinery can increase output. Secondary: Factories having production lines Tertiary:

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What is division of labour?

Breaking down of the production process into small parts with each worker allocated to a specific task

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What is specialisation?

Production of a limited range of goods by individuals, firms, regions or countries

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Advantages of Division of Labour for the Worker

Become more skilled. Find employment easier. More likely to get paid. Enjoy more job satisfaction

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Disadvantages of Division of Labour for the Workers

Work can become boring and repetitive. Job dissatisfaction and affect motivation. Health implications like joint wear. Risk of unemployment if too specialised

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Advantages of Division of Labour for the Business

Efficiency is improved because workers can perform tasks quicker and productivity is higher.. Greater use of specialist tools, machinery and equipment. Production time is reduced. Organisation is easier

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Disadvantages of Division of Labour for the Business

If tasks become too boring, people become less motivated and create poor-quality work. Problems can occur if one stage of production depends on another stage (interdependence). Loss of flexibility

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