Division of Labour and Resources Quiz

What is division of labour?

• A system where workers do multiple tasks

• The specialization of workers in specific tasks

• Working fewer hours per day

• A method of increasing unemployment

One major advantage of division of labour is:

• Increased efficiency and productivity

• Less specialization among workers

• Higher costs of production

• Reduced worker motivation

Which of the following is a disadvantage of division of labour?

• Workers become more skilled in multiple tasks

• Increased job satisfaction

• Monotony and boredom in work

• Faster production

Why is division of labour important in modern industries?

• It reduces the need for machines

• It helps in mass production

• It eliminates the need for workers

• It reduces the need for raw materials

A key benefit of division of labour is:

• Workers become highly skilled in a specific task

• Workers switch roles frequently

• Production slows down

• Increased costs of training

Which of these is a negative effect of division of labour?

• Higher efficiency

• Increased unemployment due to automation

• Increased worker motivation

• Reduced productivity

How does division of labour impact production?

• Slows down the process

• Increases efficiency and output

• Reduces worker specialization

• Decreases quality of goods

Division of labour is most common in which type of economy?

• Traditional economy

• Subsistence farming

• Industrial and commercial economies

• Barter economy

Which sector benefits the most from division of labour?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing and industry

• Hunting and gathering

• Fishing

How does division of labour contribute to economic growth?

• By making work more complicated

• By allowing workers to specialize and increase productivity

• By reducing employment opportunities

• By increasing production costs