division of labor
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division of labor
The division of a work process into several subtasks that are carried out by different people, groups, or machines in order to increase efficiency.
Die moderne Industrieproduktion basiert auf einer hochentwickelten Arbeitsteilung.
Modern industrial production is based on a highly developed division of labor.
division of tasks
The division of tasks and duties within a partnership, family, or shared apartment.
In unserer WG haben wir eine klare Arbeitsteilung: Ich putze das Bad und mein Mitbewohner die Küche.
In our shared apartment, we have a clear division of tasks: I clean the bathroom, and my roommate cleans the kitchen.
The word is made up of 'die Arbeit' (work) and 'die Teilung' (division). 'Teilung' comes from the verb 'teilen' (to divide/share). So the meaning is literally 'the division of work.'
Eine gute Arbeitsteilung kann die Produktivität erhöhen.
A good division of labor can increase productivity.
The context makes the meaning clear: In an economic or sociological context, it refers to the division of production processes. In a private setting, it describes the division of household tasks.
Die internationale Arbeitsteilung hat die Weltwirtschaft verändert.
The international division of labor has changed the global economy.
In an economic context, the word is often combined with adjectives such as 'internationale' (international), 'gesellschaftliche' (social), or 'betriebliche' (in-company/operational) Arbeitsteilung.
Adam Smith beschrieb die Vorteile der betrieblichen Arbeitsteilung.
Adam Smith described the advantages of the in-company division of labor.
In a private context, people often speak of a 'faire' (fair), 'klare' (clear), or 'ungerechte' (unfair) Arbeitsteilung. Typical verbs are 'eine Arbeitsteilung haben' (to have a division of tasks), 'festlegen' (to establish), or 'vereinbaren' (to agree on).
In unserer Familie gibt es eine klare Arbeitsteilung beim Kochen und Putzen.
In our family, there is a clear division of tasks for cooking and cleaning.
