SECTION 2 WORK Understanding the Purpose & Nature of Work GCSE ECONOMICS: UNIT 11 Part Two

SECTION 2 WORK Aims of today’s lesson … Understand what is meant by specialisation and interdependence Analyse the benefits and drawbacks of specialisation Evaluate the impact of ICT on work

SECTION 2 WORK What is meant by Specialisation? Also known as ‘division of labour’ Workers are employed on a specific aspect of work e.g. installing the steering wheel in a car manufacturer Workers then become interdependent (depending on each other to complete the production process)

SECTION 2 WORK The benefits of Specialisation Workers become more skilled More output produced as workers do their task quicker through practice Goods are produced cheaper as more can be made in the same amount of time

SECTION 2 WORK The drawbacks of Specialisation Workers become interdependent so if one is ill, they cannot complete Jobs become boring if doing the same thing all the time Morale/motivation falls so labour turnover and absenteeism increases Workers are not as flexible to try new things

SECTION 2 WORK Over to you... Open and compete the document called... “Specialisation”

SECTION 2 WORK Information Communication Technology & Work Improvements in technology, especially in ICT have had a huge impact on those who work The invention and increasing use of the internet for example has affected the way in which businesses operate Businesses no longer need to have a physical shop on the high street to sell their goods and services, where they employ shop assistants to serve their customers

SECTION 2 WORK Information Communication Technology & Work Schools continue to embrace the improvements in technology, making lessons more interactive and keeping parents more informed on their child’s progress Create a one page poster on how technology has changed education and schools such as The King’s Academy

SECTION 2 WORK Changes in the way we work... The way in which people work is changing With improvements in technology, a 24-hour business culture and global operations, employers require a more flexible workforce Employees are also looking for employment and hours which suit their own personal lifestyle and outside responsibilities

SECTION 2 WORK Changes in the way we work... In recent years Lloyds TSB has looked to create a more flexible workforce in order to give it a competitive edge in the market Read the case study on Lloyds TSB and answer the questions in the document called ‘Changing work patterns’

SECTION 2 WORK Extension Task... Complete Activities 5 and 6 by accessing the document called... “Textbook”