Which of the following is an example of a measure designed to extract surplus value from workers?
A)Dividing labour according to specialised tasks
B)Providing paid holidays
C)Encouraging union membership
D)Workplace health and safety

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Dividing labour according to specialised tasks is a measure designed to increase efficiency and productivity of the workforce, but it also allows for the extraction of surplus value from workers. Specialisation allows employers to pay individual workers less than the value of the final product they produce, resulting in surplus value for the employer. The other options listed do not relate to the extraction of surplus value.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Measure