Module 1 Discussion Forum #1
In a post below, respond to the following prompt, which assesses the following outcomes:
- Course SLO 1: Identify the basic economic principles that serve as the foundation of economic analysis
- Module SLO: 1.1.2 Explain the relationship between production and division of labor
Your [first] post is due on [day of week] by [time] CST. Your response to another student is due on
[day of week] by [time] CST. [Adjust for number of posts required.]
Your response should be at least [length requirement in words, sentences, or paragraphs] long. This includes responses to other students' posts. [Include previous sentence if necessary.] A simple “I agree” or “Yes” or “LOL” will not count. Please think about the questions and your peers' responses and reply thoughtfully and courteously, according to netiquette rules. Use good English grammar, correct punctuation, and complete sentences. While the posts will mostly be judged by their thoughtfulness and completeness, I reserve the right to take off points for grammatical errors, especially if they interfere with the clarity of the post. [Edit as needed.]
Prompt
After
introducing the concept of scarcity, one of the first topics we discuss in Section
1 is specialization
and division of labor, which are both very important practices for
an economy to run efficiently. In this discussion, you will:
- Identify and explain division of labor as an individual within either your current or future career field. Think about how specialization works at your current or future job and explain how that benefits your workplace.
- Thinking about this profession or employer, identify how specialization works for them across our society.
- Reply to two of your peer's posts.
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