WAEC Economics 1997 Question 9

Question 9

Theory of Production

One of the disadvantages of division of labour is that it

  1. A.saves time
  2. B.makes work monotonous
  3. C.encourages full utilization of capital
  4. D.makes workers skilled at their work
  5. E.allows greater use of machinery
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (makes work monotonous)

Explanation

Doing the same small task repeatedly makes work boring (monotonous); the other options are advantages.