In a specialized medical clinic, the treatment process is divided so that one nurse admits patients and takes their vitals, a technician runs diagnostic scans, a surgeon performs the operation, and a physiotherapist manages rehabilitation.
This application of the division of labour is most likely to lead to a decrease in:
the risk of structural unemployment because workers develop highly versatile, transferable skills.
the likelihood of production bottlenecks if a key member of staff is absent.
the unit cost of treatment due to gains in worker dexterity and reduced transition times.
the level of worker boredom and occupational alienation.
35 exam-style questions on OCR A Level Economics Specialisation and trade. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.