Question

Difference between mass production and production by masses

Answer 1

 Mass production refers to the process of creating large numbers of similar products efficiently and production by masses means manufacture of goods in large quantities by machinery and by use of techniques such as the assembly line and division of labor.

Answer 2

Answer :

Collins English Dictionary defines 'mass production' as 'Mass production is the production of something in large quantities, especially by machine.'

Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'masses' as 'the ordinary people who form the largest group in a society.'

Production by masses, on the other hand, refers to production of goods by a very large number of people.

Both, mass production and production by masses result in production of large quantities of goods. However, production by masses helps in promoting the indigenous handicrafts and small scale cottage industries of a particular region. It also leads to employment of a large number of people.