Specialisation Quiz

What is specialisation?

• When a person or organisation concentrates on a task they are best at

• When workers perform different tasks simultaneously

• When workers switch tasks frequently

• When workers are trained in all aspects of production

What is division of labour?

• When workers are not trained at all

• When workers perform the same task repeatedly

• When workers are not specialized in any task

• When the production process is split into different tasks and each worker performs one task

What is an advantage of specialisation?

• Monotonous work for workers

• Increased efficiency and productivity

• Over-dependency on workers

• Higher labour turnover

What is a disadvantage of specialisation?

• Quicker training for labourers

• Increased efficiency and productivity

• Skill development for workers

• Work can get monotonous for workers

According to the text, what may happen if a worker responsible for a particular task is absent?

• Another worker will easily take over the task

• The production process will continue smoothly

• The entire production process may halt

• The task will be eliminated from the process

What does the quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson suggest about specialisation?

• Specialisation leads to excellence in a specific task

• Specialisation leads to inefficiency

• Workers should not specialize in any task

• Specialisation is not important in production

What is a benefit of division of labour?

• Over-dependency on workers

• Monotonous work for workers

• Workers trained in all aspects of production

• Less time wasted moving between work stations

Why is it quicker to train labourers in specialisation?

• Workers only concentrate on a task

• Workers switch tasks frequently

• Workers are not trained at all

• Workers perform different tasks simultaneously

What is a disadvantage of division of labour?

• Skill development for workers

• Increased efficiency and productivity

• Monotonous work for workers

• Higher labour turnover

How does specialisation contribute to skill development?

• Workers can develop their skills by doing the same tasks repeatedly

• Workers switch tasks frequently

• Workers are not trained at all

• Workers perform different tasks simultaneously