Business Studies Chap 11

Question 1

Explain the role of the production function

Answer 1

-Involves the process by which raw materials are transformed into goods of high quality to meet the demands of customers
-To ensure that this process is effective and efficient, businesses need a good production management system

Question 2

Define production planning

Answer 2

-Setting the goals for the production department, and developing the policies and programs to achieve these goals
-Organizing resources to maximize workplace efficiency, to decrease cost and time, and to increase output

Question 3

Name the aspects to consider during production planning

Answer 3

Planning
Routing
Scheduling
Loading

Question 4

-Planning

Answer 4

-Is planning each aspect of the whole process
-This process will include the layout of the factory to suit the production system
-It will determine the flow of materials to optimize the process

Question 5

-Routing

Answer 5

-Involves the planning of the sequence in which the operation will take place.
-What quality and type of raw materials will be used?
- What is the cost analysis of the whole process

Question 6

-Scheduling

Answer 6

-Involves the timing of the production process. It will also prioritize certain jobs and determine which jobs need to be completed before the next one can start

Question 7

-Loading

Answer 7

-Involves the allocation of every person to a specific task and/or machine. It is linked to the output required to fulfil orders, and the prevention of overloading employees and machines

Question 8

Discuss the advantages of production planning

Answer 8

-Planning allows businesses to ensure that every machine and worker is used to their full capacity and not left with nothing to do
-Planning reduces wastage and unnecessary storage costs
-A business can ensure that it has the correct amount of supplies and stock at a given time

Question 9

Define the production control

Answer 9

-Will control each individual task and action during the production process.
-It will also establish the starting and finishing of each task

Question 10

Outline the aspects to consider during production control

Answer 10

-Dispatch
-Inspection
-Follow up
-Corrective action

Question 11

-Dispatch

Answer 11

-This stage of the process involves issuing production orders to start production. It converts planning into action
Dispatch will provide orders for: checking the flow of work according to the routing
-supervising the whole process

Question 12

-Inspection

Answer 12

-Involves checking the quality of the process and the final product. It can be done at regular interv during the production process
-Viewing of products
-sampling and testing of products

Question 13

-Follow up

Answer 13

During the follow-up process, the business makes sure the scheduling and production systems are running according to plan
-unplanned issues or problems
-indicating whether the activities are happening as planned

Question 14

-Corrective action

Answer 14

Involve any adjustment to the planning process
-service and repair of machines
-training of workers and sorting out other staff issues

Question 15

Explain the reasons for businesses to manage safety in the workplace

Answer 15

-The publicity of workplace accidents will negatively impact a business’ image
-Regular or serious workplace accidents may even cause investors to withdraw their money and invest it in another company
-Employees may lose confidence in the business and leave it to join safer companies

Question 16

Outline the requirements for a safe environment

Answer 16

Safety policy
-Businesses should draw up their safety policy and enforce necessary
Visible warning
-The business should inform employees of any dangers in the workplace
First aid kits
-Bus. are required to have an up-to-date first aid kit in an easily accessible place
Safe working environment
-Workers should be informed of the potential safety and health hazards

Question 17

Outline aspects that must be included in the workplace safety policy

Answer 17

-It must be visible and displayed for all workers to see
-There must be a starting date and a date when the policy will be reviewed
The policy must include the signature of the CEO
-It must recognize the priority and safety in relation to other organizational goals and policies

Question 18

Discuss the precautionary measure when handling machinery

Answer 18

-Every employee must be familiar with the safety procedures of the business
-Management must strive to develop a culture of safety in the workplace
-The business must ensure that all machinery and equipment are correctly installed and safe to use

Question 19

Explain the purpose of Occupational Health and Safety Act

Answer 19

-Protect the health and safety and welfare of employees
-Outlines the roles and responsibilities of employers, employees, manufacturers and suppliers regarding health and safety in the workplace

Question 20

Discuss the ways in which businesses can comply with the OHSA

Answer 20

-Provide workers with protective gear to protect themselves against a potentially dangerous situation
-Machinery must be maintained at regular intervals and repaired promptly
-Ensure that first aid boxes are readily available at the workplace and in the factory

Question 21

Define the Quality control

Answer 21

Quality control is, therefore
-the process of ensuring that goods or services are made to consistently high standards
-the inspecting of final products to ensure that it meet the required standards

Question 22

What is the Total Quality Management