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JAMB Economics 1980 Question 50

Question 50

Theory of Production

One of the disadvantages of division of labour is that

  1. A.there is a saving of time
  2. B.it results in workers acquiring greater skill at their jobs
  3. C.there is a greater risk of unemployment
  4. D.it makes possible the use of machinery
  5. E.it makes the worker less fatigued by his work.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (there is a greater risk of unemployment)

Explanation

Workers trained in one narrow task may lose their jobs if that task is mechanised or the industry declines.