26.8.

2020
CLASSWORK- #4
CLASS: IX
CHAPTER: 15
PAGE: 108
TOPIC: PRODUCTIVITY AND
DIVISION OF LABOUR

TEACHER: TAHERA CHOWDHURY

SUBMITTED BY: ARMAN MAHBUB

Q.4) What is division of labour?

Ans: Division of laborious the breaking down of production process
into smaller parts by firms to make each worker more efficient to a
specific task.

Q.5) What are the advantages of division of labour for workers?

Ans: Advantages of division of labour:
● Workers become skillful as practice makes them perfect.
● They become more efficient as they are doing the same task
again and again.
● Their productivity rises due to efficiency and experience.
● Job satisfaction if they are highly skilled in a specific task
● Higher salaries and wages are offered to them as they are well
experienced and skillful.
Q.6) What are the Disadvantages of division of labour for workers?
Ans: Disadvantages of division of labour:
● Boredom or monotony may occur as they are performing the
simplified task again and again, day after day.
● Boredom may lead to job dissatisfaction and affect motivation.
● Repetitive work may have health implications for workers
such as joint wear.
● High risk of unemployment for too specialized workers.

Q.7) What are the advantages of division of labour for firms?

Ans: Advantages of division of labour for firms:
● Efficiency of firms will be improved through specialisation as
workers can perform tasks more quickly and more accurately.
● A greater use of specialised tools, machinery and equipment is
possible when workers specialise.
● Production time is reduced because workers do not have to
waste time moving from one task to another.

Q.8) What are the Disadvantages of division of labour for firms?

Ans: Disadvantages of division of labour for firms:
● Productivity and profitability of the firms may be reduced due
to poorly motivated and dissatisfied workers who are feeling
bored performing simplified tasks.
● Problems can also occur as one stage of production depends
on another stage. If one stage breaks down, all other stages
may also be stopped.
● Specialisation may result in a loss of flexibility in the
workplace.