Division of Labour and specialization - Jamb Commerce Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 1994

Commerce is defined as the study of how

A. Man utilizes the resources in his physical environment
B. Man produces, distributes and consumes his goods and services
C. Man buys, sells and distributes goods and services
D. Raw materials are changed into finished goods

Question 2:

• JAMB 2019

Which of these is not a merit of division of labour

A. Results in specialization
B. Brings about an element of automation
C. Training in new jobs is facilitated
D. Creates monotony in the work force

Question 3:

• JAMB 2000

The application of division of labour should generally bring about

A. Increase in the quantity of goods and service
B. Increase in the variety of goods and services
C. Cheapness of goods and services
D. Cost efficiency in the production of goods and services

Question 4:

• JAMB 2010

Division of labour ultimately leads to?

A. Conservation
B. Intergration
C. Specialization
D. Repetition

Question 5:

• JAMB 2011

Which of the following is a limitation of division of labour?

A. Decline in craftmanship
B. Monotony of work
C. Reduction in output
D. Reduction in labour force