The Division of Labor Increases Productivity Because _____

question 166

Multiple Choice

The division of labor increases productivity because _____

• A) tasks can be assigned according to individual abilities and skills.
• B) workers who repeatedly perform the same tasks become bored.
• C) each worker must learn each of the numerous tasks in the total production process.
• D) the specialization of labor allows for the introduction of cheaper, less sophisticated production techniques.
• E) managers can force workers to produce goods that are valued higher than the costs of producing them.

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