Production processes (OCR GCSE Business): Quizzes
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What is job production?
What is job production?
Specialised items for customers' needs
Why can job production command higher prices?
Why can job production command higher prices?
Products are price inelastic & unique
What is a disadvantage of job production regarding labour?
What is a disadvantage of job production regarding labour?
Requires high skilled workforce
What is the cost per unit like in job production?
What is the cost per unit like in job production?
Higher cost per unit
What is batch production?
What is batch production?
Similar items produced together
How does batch production achieve lower cost per unit?
How does batch production achieve lower cost per unit?
Economies of scale from batches
What happens when switching machines between batches?
What happens when switching machines between batches?
Wasted time creates opportunity cost
What quality level do batch production products typically have?
What quality level do batch production products typically have?
Average or low quality
What is flow production?
What is flow production?
Continuous movement on assembly line
What is a key benefit of flow production being capital-intensive?
What is a key benefit of flow production being capital-intensive?
Can work constantly & produce quickly
What is a disadvantage of flow production's capital-intensive system?
What is a disadvantage of flow production's capital-intensive system?
System is inflexible
What is an example of robotics in production?
What is an example of robotics in production?
Programmed to paint cars with spray
Why do machines reduce costs in production?
Why do machines reduce costs in production?
They can operate 24/7 without time off
What is a disadvantage of using technology in production?
What is a disadvantage of using technology in production?
Machines can break down