2.3.1 Business Operations

Question 1

What is The Purpose of Business Operations?

Answer 1

The purpose of business operations is to turn raw materials into goods and services that can be sold.

Question 2

Name the 3 Different Types of Business Operations?

Answer 2

• 1) Job Production.
• 2) Batch Production.
• 3) Flow Production.

Question 3

Write a Definition of Job Production and Give a Example?

Answer 3

• Job is a method of Production Whereby a Product is Produced to meet specific customer requirements.
• For Example:A Wedding cake and Wedding Dress.

Question 4

Write a Definition of Batch Production and Give a Example?

Answer 4

• Batch Involves Making a group of identical items together and Each group goes through 1 stage of the production process Together before moving onto the next stage.
• For Example: a Bakery.

Question 5

Write a Definition of Flow Production and Give a Example?

Answer 5

• Flow is the continuous movement of items through the production process.
• For Example: A Car Manufacture.

Question 6

Write a Definition of Economies of Scale?

Answer 6

• Economies of Scale is when a business buys in bulk and they get it for a cheaper price.

Question 7

Write a Definition of Productivity?

Answer 7

Productivity is how much output each employees produces.

Question 8

Write a Definition of Production?

Answer 8

Production Relates to the total quantity produced.

Question 9

What’s the Equation to work out monthly productivity?

Answer 9

Output per month ÷ number of workers

Question 10

Give 1 Benefit of Job production ( 3 Marker)?

Answer 10

One Advantage of Job production is that products are made to The specific requirements of the customer (P) This is because each product is unique to individual customers (S) This leads to the business finding it easier to differentiate itself from rivals (S)

Question 11

Give 1 Drawback of Job production ( 3 Marker)?

Answer 11

One Disadvantage is that the unit costs are higher than other methods of production (P) This is because job production is a labour-intensive process therefore this method is less suited to the use of machinery (S) This Means that the business requires skilled employees who may demand higher wages or on going training (S)

Question 12

Give 1 Benefit of Batch Production ( 3 Marker)?

Answer 12

One Advantage of Batch production is Businesses use Specialist Machinery and Skills to Produce a Variety of Products (P) This is because the business Is able to increase output and productivity (S) Whilst satisfy more customers needs with a wider range of Products (S)

Question 13

Give 1 Drawback of Batch Production ( 3 Marker)?

Answer 13

One Disadvantage of batch production is time lost switching between batches (P) This is because the machinery may need to be cleaned and reset (S) This leads to a reduction in efficiency and productivity (S)

Question 14

Give 1 Benefit of Flow Production ( 3 Marker)?

Answer 14

One advantage of flow Production is that businesses can produce on a large scale (P) This is because production lines can operate 24/7 if necessary (S) This leads to a lower cost per unit for the business (S)

Question 15

Give 1 Drawback of Flow Production ( 3 Marker)?

Answer 15

One disadvantage of flow production is that jobs are repetitive for staff (P) This is because the job is mainly done by machinery with very little staff input (S) This can lead to staff becoming bored in their jobs (S)

Question 16

Name 7 Ways to Increase Productivity?

Answer 16

• 1) Better Pay .
• 2) Staff Training.
• 3) Replace Workers with Machinery .
• 4) Financial or Nonfinancial Methods of Motivation.
• 5) Recruit People who naturally work hard.

Question 17

Name 4 Factors affecting the choice of technology?

Answer 17

• 1) Productivity.
• 2) Costs.
• 3) Flexibility.
• 4) Quality.

Question 18

How Has Flexibility impact Technology?

Answer 18

• Technology allows businesses to adapt production to meet demand, enabling a swift switch between products like laptops and mobile phones based on customer preferences.

Question 19

How Has Costs impact Technology?

Answer 19

-Technology enables 24/7 production, increasing productivity and reducing unit costs, which can lead to lower prices for customers

Question 20

How Has Quality impact Technology?

Answer 20

• Technology eliminates human error, using advanced software to produce high-quality products, reduce waste, and lower costs.

Question 21

How has Productivity Impact Technology?

Answer 21

Technology enables 24/7 operations, increasing output, lowering costs, and meeting higher demand efficiently.

Question 22

Give 1 Drawback of Using Technology in Production ( 6 Marker)?

Answer 22

One disadvantage of using technology is that machine breakdowns can be problematic (P) This is because it results in a loss of Production Time (S) This leads to businesses not being able to meet demand (S) Resulting in customers being let down (S) This can lead to a poor reputation (S) And loss of future sales (S)