Basics
What is specialisation?
Focusing on one type of work, product, or service.
A barber cuts and styles hair. What level of specialisation is this?
Individual specialisation.
What does specialisation allow workers to focus on?
A particular task or type of work.
What does it mean to focus on one type of work?
Concentrating on a particular task or job.
A bakery focuses on making cakes and bread. What level is this?
Business specialisation.
Why can specialisation help workers become more efficient?
They develop skills and become better at particular tasks.
Name one example of specialisation.
Examples include a barber cutting hair or a chef preparing food.OR Open Response
A company focuses on producing soft drinks. What level is this?
Business specialisation.
Why can’t countries rely on themselves to produce everything they need?
Countries cannot produce everything they need.
What is the main idea behind specialisation?
People and businesses focus on particular tasks, products, or services.
Give one example of individual specialisation.
Examples include a barber, mechanic, or chef focusing on a particular job. or OPEN RESPONSE
Why do countries trade with one another when they specialise?
Countries trade to obtain goods and services they do not produce themselves.