WAEC Economics 2003 Question 9

Question 9

Theory of Production

Division of labour leads to

  1. A.improved carftsmanship
  2. B.the production of standardized goods
  3. C.increase in the cost of goods
  4. D.trade by barter
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (the production of standardized goods)

Explanation

When each worker repeats one small task, products come out identical (standardised), while all-round craftsmanship is lost.