NAME: LaToya Garrick

CLASS: 4A2
SUBJECT: Economics
TOPIC: Division Of Labour
TEACHER: SIR Orr
1. Define the term division of labour.
The term division of labour is where the
production process is divided into a series of
separate tasks. Workers specialize in a particular
task.

2. List and explain the types of division of

labour.
a. Division into trades and professions.
E.g: Division of social work into four groups for
four castes as in the ancient Hindu Society or
shoe making by shoe makers, furniture
making by carpenters,etc.

b. Division of, labour into complete processes.

E.g: Spinning of cotton by spinners, weaving of
threads by weavers.

c. Division of labour into incomplete processes.

E.g: Specialization of labour in modern factory
in working a process which remains
incomplete. Turning of screws constantly by a
labour, or making a part of shoe laces, etc.
 d. Territorial division of labour or localization of
industry. E.g: Concentration of jute mills in
West Bengal.

e. International division of labour. Different

countries specialize in the production of
different commodities in which they enjoy
certain advantages, and international trade is
based on international division of labour and
specialization.

3. State and explain where necessary the

advantages and disadvantages of the
division of labour.
ADVANTAGES:
 There is an increase in output.
 As workers perform the same task over and
over again, there is saving of time.
 As workers perform the same task
repeatedly their skills improve.
 Division of labour makes the use of
machinery possible. That way it is easier to
invent a machine to perform one or two
tasks than to perform a series of processes.
 DISADVANTAGES:
 There is monotony of the work, as each
worker performs a small part of the
operations. He/she has to repeat the same
simple task all day. This leads to boredom
and indifference.
 The work man ceases to craftsman, that is,
a skilled creator of a product. He is just part
of the production process. He could be
described as a wage slave, someone
employed in a mindless job for his
livelihood.
 Division of labour makes the worker
specialized in a small task. The more
specialized a worker the more difficult it is
for him/her to find another job if the firm
closes down.
REFERENCE PAGE:
1. Book: Economics for CSEC
Examinations.
2. Internet site/s:
www.economicsdiscussion.net/labour
/division-of-labour-meaning-types-and-
advantages-economics/25365