The division between physical and mental labour is a degree of __________.
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Explanation:
MEANING OF LABOUR - DEFINITION
Meaning of Labour: Labour always indicates some kind of 'mental' or 'physical' exertion undertaken with a motive to earn money. Any effort or exertion undertaken for the sake of pleasure or social service is not considered as labour. . The work done by machines or animals is not 'labour'.
Definition of labour: "By labour is meant the economic work of man, whether with hand or head'." - Prof Marshall.
LABOUR - DEFINITION
Definitions of labour:
(1) "By labour is meant the economic work of man, whether with hand or head'." - Prof Marshall.
(2) "Labour consists of all human efforts of body or mind, undertaken in expectation of a reward." - Thomas.
TYPES OF LABOUR - DEFINITION
The main categories of labour are as under:
(1) Physical and mental labour
(2) Skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour
(3) Professional and administrative labour
(4) Productive and unproductive labour
(5) Employed and unemployed labour
(6) Others.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TYPES OF LABOUR - DEFINITION
Physical labour Mental labour
1. Physical labour is that in which the labourer has to undergo a great deal of physical exertion. 1. Mental labour involves a lot of intellect of an individual.
2. Rickshaw pullers, cobblers, tailors, weavers, iron-smiths are examples of physical labour. 2. Teachers, accountants, doctors, managers etc., are good examples of mental labours.
CHARACTERISTICS OF LABOUR - DEFINITION
Characteristics of labour:
(1) The labourer and his labour are inseparable
(2) The labourer sells his services only
(3) Labour is an active factor of production
(4) Labour is perishable
(5) Labour has a typical nature of supply
(6) Supply of labour changes slowly
(7) Labour is less mobile
(8) Labourers differ in efficiency
(9) Quality of workers can be improved by investing capital