1. Starter Activity
Discussion point pg 27:

2. Lesson Objectives All students will understand Most students will
The concept of specialisation
Most students will
be able to apply this to different contexts
Some students will
Understand the importance specialisation and its impact on efficiency
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3. Specialising
People making the most of their skills by concentrating their expertise in a particular field
A skilled person will produce more in a given time period, and to a higher quality
As output per head increases, so will the total produced in our economy, leading to economic growth.

4. Division of Labour
Involves organising employees so that individuals specialise in what they are most efficient in, people specialise in what they are best at.
This leads to the business becoming more efficient, using resources in the most economical way possible.

5. Task
Are there disadvantages to specialisation?

6. Disadvantages to specialisation
Motivational issues – can become repetitive and boring
Poor motivation can lead to being less productive
Leads to greater dependency on other individuals or firms

7. ford-and-mercedes-benz-specialisation-across-the- ages
Watch the clip and consider the pros and cons of specialisation in this context

8. Plenary
In pairs: Q5 from exam style questions pg 29
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