Topic 3 - Business Operations Flashcards
What are the 2 types of production
Job Production, Flow Production
How are items made in a Flow Production
An assembly line produces standardised products
How are items made in a Job Production
Items are made individually
T/F In a job production, The second item is not started until the first item is finished
True
Why is Job production an expensive method of production
Job production needs plenty of highly skilled workers. It is an expensive method of production because highly skilled workers tend to be paid more
What is an Assembly line in a Flow Production
An assembly line is a series of workers and/or machines that each work on a specific part of the product
What effect does Flow Production have on Jobs
In a Flow Production, the usual method used is machinery, meaning that there is a lower range of jobs available in that sector
