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2.1 Productivity Flashcards

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What is Job Production?

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Each piece of work is different and made to fit the customer’s exact specifications.

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What are the advantages of Job Production?

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  • Unique products to the customer
  • High quality improves reputation
  • High skill level of workers increases motivation and productivity
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What are the disadvantages of Job Production?

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  • Low levels of output
  • High costs due to labor
  • Takes a long time to produce
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What is Flow Production?

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The item moves to the next stage as it is completed, eliminating waiting time.

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What are the advantages of Flow Production?

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  • High levels of output
  • Standardized quality of products
  • Economies of scale
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What are the disadvantages of Flow Production?

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  • Expensive to set up and maintain
  • Poor worker motivation due to repetitive tasks
  • Errors in production can be costly
  • Less flexible for product customization
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What is Batch Production?

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The output is given in groups; each batch will pass through the production stage together.

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What are the advantages of Batch Production compared to Job Production?

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  • Increased output
  • Higher productivity
  • Lower price per unit
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What are the disadvantages of Batch Production compared to Job Production?

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  • Demotivation due to repetitive tasks
  • Complexity in organization
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What are the advantages of Batch Production compared to Flow Production?

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  • More flexibility in production
  • Suitable for smaller businesses
  • Less risk from product failure
  • Errors are isolated to specific batches
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What are the disadvantages of Batch Production compared to Flow Production?

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  • Reduced productivity due to adjustment times
  • Economies of scale not maximized
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What is Cell Production?

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The production line has groups of teams to help ensure worker commitment.

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What are the advantages of Cell Production?

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  • Better teamwork
  • Job rotation and multiskilling
  • Less waste of materials and time
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What is a disadvantage of Cell Production?

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Investing in new materials may be challenging for small-scale production lines.

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What is Labour-Intensive Production?

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Production that relies mainly on labor (employees).

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What is Capital-Intensive Production?

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Production that relies mainly on capital (machinery).

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How is Productivity defined?

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Output per unit of input (worker) per period.

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What is the formula for Productivity?

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Units of output / Units of Input

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How is Labour Costs per Unit calculated?

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Total labour costs / the number of units produced

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What is Efficiency in production?

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Production at minimum average cost when economies of scale are fully exploited.

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