Why Does Division of Labour Increase Productivity

question 97

Multiple Choice

Why does division of labour increase productivity?  

• A) because tasks can be assigned according to individual tastes and abilities 
• B) because each worker must learn each of the numerous tasks in the total production process 
• C) because specialization of labour allows for the introduction of cheaper, less-sophisticated production techniques 
• D) because managers can force workers to produce goods that are valued more highly than the costs of producing them

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