2.4.1 Production, productivity and efficiency Flashcards
Productivity
The amount of output that can be produced with a given input of resources in a specified time period
Productivity can be measured in how 2 ways. T/F?
True
The two ways in which productivity can be measured
Labour productivity
&
Capital productivity
Labour productivity
The amount a worker produces
Labour productivity formula
Number of employees (per time period)
Capital
Labour intensive production
Making products using human effort/labour
Capital intensive production
Making products using machines/equipment
3 ways to improve productivity
1) Productivity bonus
2) Staff training
3) Investment in new machinery/equipment