Question

State four factors which determine the efficiency of labour.

Suggest three methods to improve the efficiency of Indian labour.

With respect to the efficiency of labour, answer the question that follows.

State two factors that influence the efficiency of labour.

Explain four factors that influence the efficiency of labour.

Answer 1

1. Climate: Climatic conditions also affect the efficiency of labour. A hot climate, as in India, reduces the working capacity of a worker. On the other hand, in countries having cold climate, labour can work for a longer duration and hence, the efficiency of labour will be higher.
2. Standard of Living: A better standard of living makes the labour mentally and physically sound, and therefore his efficiency increases.
3. Education and Training: Education is generally classified into two parts: General Education and Technical Education. General education broadens the knowledge or outlook of labour and makes it more responsible. Technical education trains the labourer to do specialised jobs.
4. Experience: Besides education, the experience of a worker makes him more efficient. His efficiency also goes on increasing as his practical experience increases. Thus, an experienced worker is generally more efficient than an inexperienced one.

Answer 2

Two factors that influence the efficiency of labour:

1. Climate conditions affect the efficiency of labour. For example, the hot climate in India reduces the working capacity of workers.
2. A better standard of living makes labour physically and mentally sound and thereby increases its efficiency.
3. Education broadens the knowledge and outlook of labour and thus makes him more efficient.
4. The experience of a worker makes him more efficient.