Question

Define division of labour. What are the two advantages and two disadvantages of division of labour?

Answer 1

Division of labour refers to the specialisation in work. The task is moved apart in any system so that the person may specialise individual, organisations to acquire specialised capabilities.

• Advantages:
  

1) Right man at the right job

Since work is divided into number of subparts each worker can be given job according to his abilities and choice.

2) Increase in efficiency of labour. When a worker does the same job again and again he gets specialised in it.

• Disadvantages
  

1) Monotony of work - Since the worker has to do the same job again and again he gets tired and may feel bored to do the same job.

2) Lack of responsibility - Responsibility is divided among workers. If anything goes wrong as far as the quality of the products is concerned; then none can be held responsible.