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AQA GCSE · Question 13 · How markets work
Explain one benefit of specialisation for an individual worker.
Explain one benefit of specialisation for an individual worker.
How to approach this question
1. Identify a benefit, such as increased skill or higher pay. 2. Explain *why* specialisation leads to this benefit (e.g., repetition leads to expertise, which increases productivity and value to the employer).
Full Answer
Specialisation, also known as the division of labour, is when a worker focuses on a specific task or a narrow range of tasks within the production process. For the individual worker, this has several benefits. Constant repetition makes them highly skilled and efficient at their job ('practice makes perfect'). This increased productivity makes them more valuable to their employer, which can translate into higher wages. It can also improve their career opportunities within that specialised field.
Common mistakes
Describing a benefit for the firm (e.g., higher overall output) instead of for the individual worker.
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