AOS 3: Inputs, Processes and Outputs

Question 1

What is the operation system?

Answer 1

Operation system is the transformation of inputs into a final output, tangible or intangible.

Question 2

What is inputs?

Answer 2

Inputs are the resources used in the process of production.
Includes:
- Natural resources
- Labour resources
- Capital resources
- Time
- Knowledge
- Money

Question 3

What are natural resources?

Answer 3

Natural resources are raw materials from the land.

Question 4

What are labour resources?

Answer 4

Labour resources are peoples efforts involved in the operation.

Question 5

What are capital resources?

Answer 5

Capital resources are facilities, buildings, machinery, equipment, and component parts.

Question 6

What is time?

Answer 6

Time refers to the coordination of resources within appropriate time-frames.

Question 7

What is knowledge?

Answer 7

Knowledge can contribute to solve problems in the transformational process.

Question 8

What is money?

Answer 8

Money can be converted into materials, capital or labour resources.

Question 9

What are processes?

Answer 9

Processes are the activities that help transform the inputs into the final output.
processes can impact:
- Quality
- Speed of delivery
- Amount of wastage
- Safety

Question 10

What are outputs?

Answer 10

Outputs are the finished good or service that is produced.
- Quality of end product will reflect inputs and processes
- Businesses can produce outputs involving goods and services.