Labour Organisation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main methods used in labour organisation?
A
Continuous lines
Cell production
2
Q
What is a continuous production line?
A
Products are assembled on Production lines
3
Q
What’s the disadvantage of using a continuous production line?
A
Work tends to be boring and repetitive
No job satisfaction-rarely see the final product
4
Q
What are the advantages continuous production lines?
A
Low level training and skills required
5
Q
What is cell production?
A
Products assembled, built and packaged within a small group of workers
6
Q
What’s the advantages of using a cell production method?
A
Better quality products
Works can move around and do different work
Workers feel more ownership of product resulting in better job satisfaction
