Introduction 

Adam Smith came up with the idea that people should do what they’re best at. For instance, a cook should cook, and a professor should teach.

image credits  - unplash

The main forms of division of labour are as under:

(1) Simple Division of Labour: A simple division of labor happens when multiple people work together on the same task

image credits  - unplash

(2) Complex Division of Labour. The text describes a complex division of labor in which a piece of work is divided into different processes

image credits  - unplash

This division of labour can be categorized into two kinds: 1. Division of Labour into Incomplete processes: When a whole job is broken into smaller parts, and each part is given to different workers. 2. Division of Labour into Incomplete processes: When a whole job is broken into smaller parts, and each part is given to different workers,

image credits  - unplash

 Territorial or Geographical Division of Labour.

When different industries are set up in various places around the world or within a single country, it’s called geographic division of labour.

image credits  - unplash

Advantages of Division of Labour

1. Saving of Time 2. Less Cost of Production 3. Superior Production 4. Increase in Production 5. Right man at the Right place

image credits  - unplash

1. Harmful dependence 2. Conflict between labourers and employers 3. Lack of responsibility 4. Loss of interest 5. Fear of Over-production

image credits  - unplash

Disadvantages of Division of Labour

1. Availability of Resources 2. Facilities of Trade 3. Nature of Demand 4. Extent of the Market 5. Mutual Co-operation of Workers

image credits  - unplash

Limitation of Division of Labour or Factors influencing Extent of Division of Labour

Favorable Conditions for Division of Labour

1. Continuous Production 2. Development of means of transport 3. Monetary System 4. Co-operation 5. Sufficient Quantity of Labourers