IGCSE Business Studies 4.1.2 Methods of Production Flashcard

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Which of the following best describes job production? Producing large quantities of identical products continuously, Producing small groups of identical products before moving to the next stage, Producing one unique product at a time according to customer specifications, Using robots to mass-produce goods

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Producing one unique product at a time according to customer specifications

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Which of the following is an example of job production?
A bakery producing 500 identical cupcakes, A factory making thousands of identical T-shirts, A tailor making a custom-made suit for a customer, A car factory producing vehicles on an assembly line

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A tailor making a custom-made suit for a customer

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In batch production, products are made:

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In groups or sets before moving to the next stage

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Which of the following is an example of batch production? An artist painting a one-of-a-kind portrait, A factory producing 100 loaves of bread at a time before making 150 burger buns, A car manufacturer using an assembly line, A factory continuously producing steel pipes

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A factory producing 100 loaves of bread at a time before making 150 burger buns

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What is the main feature of flow production?

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A continuous process is used to produce identical products

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Which of the following is an example of flow production? A bakery making one custom wedding cake, A furniture company making 50 identical chairs before switching to tables, A car manufacturer using a conveyor belt system, A tailor making a suit for a customer

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A car manufacturer using a conveyor belt system

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Which production method is best suited for making custom jewelry?

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Job production

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What is an advantage of job production?

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High-quality, customized products

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of job production? It produces identical products, Workers need little skill, It can be time-consuming and expensive, Machines are used instead of labor

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It can be time-consuming and expensive

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What is an advantage of batch production? Options: No need to change machinery between different products, Workers require little to no training, It allows flexibility in product variety, Each item is made specifically for one customer

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It allows flexibility in product variety