Y11 BS unit 3.1.1 + 3.1.2

A disadvantage of flow production is: A) High costs per unit B) Difficulty in customization for customers C) Lack of need for machines

True or False: Batch production always produces goods for a single, specific customer.

Flow production is MOST suitable for: A) Expensive, custom-made jewelry B) A multinational chocolate bar brand C) Handmade furniture

Which of these is an example of batch production? A) A wedding dress made for one bride B) Baking 200 chocolate cupcakes before switching to vanilla C) Coca-Cola bottles coming off a production line

If a factory produces 400 shoes per day with 200 workers, labour productivity is: A) 1 shoe per worker B) 2 shoes per worker C) 0.5 shoes per worker

Which method of production would be BEST for producing a small batch of T-shirts in different colours? A) Job production B) Batch production C) Flow production

True or False: Operations management is the process of managing activities that transform inputs into outputs.

Which of the following is an example of an input? A) Raw materials like fish and rice B) A finished meal in a restaurant C) A customer ordering food

Which of the following would NOT increase productivity? A) Better training for employees B) Modern machinery C) Increasing waiting times for customer

Which of the following is a service where productivity is difficult to measure? A) Teaching B) Car assembly line C) Bakery production

True or False: Flow production is continuous and produces identical products on a large scale.

True or False: Production means making goods and services.

True or False: Quality of service is sometimes more important than quantity in measuring productivity.

True or False: Productivity can only be improved by hiring more workers.

A sushi restaurant improves layout and reduces wasted movement of staff. This is an example of: A) Increasing inputs B) Improving efficiency C) Adding costs without benefit

Productivity is measured by: A) Quantity of output ÷ Quantity of input B) Total revenue ÷ Total costs C) Inputs ÷ Outputs

Job production is usually: A) Cheaper than mass production B) More expensive because of customization C) Only used for food products

Which statement is correct? A) Job production = one-off, custom items B) Batch production = continuous, 24-hour production C) Flow production = small sets of similar items

True or False: Productivity always increases when more staff are hired.

Which production method produces unique, one-off items? A) Batch production B) Flow production C) Job production