Although the division of labor does increase profits for corporations, what effect does it have on workers according to Marx?
A) Most workers prefer jobs that are not intellectually challenging.
B) Workers are happy with this because the company shares the profits with them.
C) Repetitive tasks are much less satisfying than controlling the process.
D) Workers are pitted against each other to earn the best spot on the assembly line.

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Marx argued that the division of labor alienates workers from the products of their labor, as they are only involved in one small part of the production process. This leads to repetitive tasks that are less satisfying than having control over the entire process, making work more alienating and less fulfilling.

Although the Division of Labor Does Increase Profits for Corporations