ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

PRODUCTIVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a disadvantage to employers of switching to production using division of labour?
A
average cost decreases
B
flexibility of workers is lost
C
repetition of tasks saves time
D
training time decreases
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Monotony of work: Under the division of labour, the worker is required to perform the same type of job again and again. The job becomes monotonous and the worker loses interest in it. It kills the initiative and weakens the desire to learn.

Detailed explanation-2: -If the role needs to be full time for example, people can job share. However, there may be times when individuals are not suited to remote working, and this can be one of the disadvantages of flexible working for employers. This may result in a detrimental impact of flexible working hours on productivity.

Detailed explanation-3: -The worker eventually specializes in the product and produces that specific component efficiently. This is also a disadvantage because the worker does not have a sense of job satisfaction which would also reduce productivity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Can Lead to Less Productivity. Can Lead to More Procrastination. Workplace Flexibility Often Means Working from Home. Flexible Working Arrangements may not Always Equal High Paying Jobs. It can be Harder for Managers and Employers to Keep Track of what Their Employees are Doing. More items

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