Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the benefits of the division of labor in increasing productivity?
1
Workers in a factory are rotated across different tasks to develop a broad skill set.
2
A manufacturing plant assigns each worker to specialize in one step of production, significantly increasing output.
3
A business owner increases wages to motivate workers, leading to higher overall productivity.
4
Workers produce goods independently from start to finish, fostering creative autonomy and higher satisfaction.