methods of production 1

Question 1

define job production

Answer 1

• producing products that meet the specific requirements of the customer
• one off, unique, bespoke
• e.g. wedding cakes

Question 2

pros and cons of job production

Answer 2

pros
- flexibe to change in trends
- inc job satisfaction = improved motivation
- higher quality = higher price

cons
- unit costs high
- labour intensive = higher labou costs
- more time consuming
- difficult to recruit staff

Question 3

define batch production

Answer 3

• occurs when many identical or similar items are produced together
• e.g. baking and clothing

Question 4

pros and cons batch production

Answer 4

pros
- eos = lower unit costs
- workers can specialise in one area of production
- use machinery

cons
- work can be repititve = demotivation
- hold higher levels of stock + work in progress
- takes time to switch production from one batch to another

Question 5

define flow production

Answer 5

• car manufacturing e.g. doors, engines etc
• continuous and uninterrupted method of production

Question 6

pros and cons of flow production

Answer 6

pros
- low unit costs = eos
- less skilled staff
- capital intensive = work done constantly
- quicker compared to job and batch

cons
- expensive
- lower flexibility
- reliant on expensive machinery = delay in production can effect firm
- mass produced = less differentiation

Question 7

define cell production

Answer 7

• involves splitting production into several cells
• each cell is responsible for a significant part of the finihed product

Question 8

pros and cons of cell production

Answer 8

pros
- inc motivation = variety of work
- workers become multi skilled
- greater quality

cons
- more emphasis on recruitment = inc costs