The degree to which a task is divided directly influences the standard of living. As the division of labour increases, productivity increases, and the standard of living increases.

The division of labour and specialization
  • contributes to worker co-operation,
  • fosters more effective teams, and
  • increases productivity by completing tasks more accurately, more effectively, more efficiently, and more quickly.
The separation of trades is also a division of labour. When building a house, each trades-person applies a specific skills (such as, carpentry, plumbing, electrical) to complete the project.

The division of labour contributes to the growth of a community.

The modern dental office has a dental team. The office manager is responsible for the office finances. The receptionist arranges the appointments. The dental assistant takes the x-rays, and the dental hygienist cleans teeth. This team allows the dentist more time to complete complex work that requires greater skill. The simpler tasks are divided among many workers, each worker doing one job well.