DIVISION OF LABOR

Division of labor means the separation of work process into a number of tasks and each task carried out by individual person. It is relevant to mass production systems and one of the most essential organizing standards of assembly line.

Advantages of division of labor:

1. More economical in terms of time.

2. Reduces the time needed

3. Expands the productivity

4. Concentrating on one topic makes workers more skilled.

5. Quality of products increase.

Disadvantages of division of labor:

1. Lack of motivation

2. Increasing dependency

3. Loss of flexibility

4. Higher start-up costs.

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