JAMB Economics 1980 Question 21

Question 21

Theory of Production

Division of labour means that

  1. A.the labour is divided into different sections
  2. B.the work is divided into different parts to be completed by each labourer
  3. C.production is completed by the different departments of a factory
  4. D.commodities are produced at different times by a single labourer
  5. E.the labour force in the country is not united.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the work is divided into different parts to be completed by each labourer)

Explanation

Division of labour splits a job into separate tasks, with each worker doing one part.