Division of labour leads to

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The correct answer is:

B. the production of standardized goods

Explanation:

Division of labour means:

Breaking a job into smaller, specialized tasks
Each worker does one task repeatedly

Result:

Workers get faster and more efficient at that task
Products become uniform or standardized because the same steps are repeated
Why the other options are wrong:
A. improved craftsmanship → Wrong; specialization can reduce skill variety, not necessarily improve overall craftsmanship (from chat gpt)


Division of labour means that the production process is broken into separate tasks, with each worker specializing in a particular task. This specialization leads to:

Increased efficiency and productivity.

Consistency in output because each worker repeats the same task.

Lower costs per unit due to higher output and less waste.

Standardized goods because tasks are performed in the same way each time.

From the options:

A. Improved craftsmanship – This can happen in small-scale specialization, but division of labour in mass production actually often reduces the skill level needed per worker (craftsmanship becomes narrower, not necessarily “improved” in the sense of overall quality).

B. Production of standardized goods – This is a direct consequence; tasks repeated identically lead to uniform products.

C. Increase in the cost of goods – Wrong; division of labour generally reduces costs.

D. Trade by barter – Not directly related; division of labour increases the need for exchange but not specifically barter.

Correct answer: B (from deep seek AI)