---
entity_slug: division_of_labour
entity_type: Process
vsm_system: S1
type_rationale: The definition describes "the separation of a work process into distinct
  tasks performed by specialised workers," which is an activity or transformation
  in how work is conducted.
vsm_rationale: Division of Labour directly concerns the organization and execution
  of "productive activities" by specialized workers to increase output, which is the
  core function of S1.
classified_at: '2026-02-23T05:14:54.928218'
---

# Classification: Division Of Labour

## Entity Type

Process

## VSM System

S1

## Type Rationale

The definition describes "the separation of a work process into distinct tasks performed by specialised workers," which is an activity or transformation in how work is conducted.

## VSM Rationale

Division of Labour directly concerns the organization and execution of "productive activities" by specialized workers to increase output, which is the core function of S1.