A-LevelEconomicsBasic Economic Ideas and Resource AllocationOct/Nov 2024Paper 1 Q21 Mark
In a clothing business, after specialisation, real output per worker increased in the first six months but then output per worker began to fall. What might be the most likely reason for the reduction in productivity?
AAn increase in output per worker in the long run depends on an increase in pay.
BAn increase in output per worker requires more capital.
CSpecialisation means workers lose skills.
DWorkers get bored if they are repeating the same work.
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is D: Workers get bored if they are repeating the same work.
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🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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