Disadvantages of Worker Specialization

Steps:

• Define specialization: Workers focus on one specific task to increase efficiency.
• Identify potential downsides: Repetitive tasks can lead to negative effects on the worker.
• Evaluate choices: Look for options that harm the worker personally, not benefits to production.
• Select the clear disadvantage: B matches the common issue of monotony.

Why B is correct:

• Specialization divides labor into repetitive tasks, causing boredom as per Adam Smith's division of labor theory, which notes mental fatigue from monotony.

Why the others are wrong:

• A: Low product price benefits consumers and the firm, not a worker disadvantage.
• C: Higher quality improves output value, aiding the worker's productivity.
• D: Training opportunities enhance skills, providing a career advantage.

Final answer: B