Methods of Production

Methods of Production

NCFE Level 1/2 Award in Business and Enterprise

Multiple Choice

Flow production is used when hundreds of items the same need to be made.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Batch Production is where products are made in groups of similar products.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Job production is where each item is made to specific instructions and each item is unique.

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

Time is wasted cleaning the machinery between switching to a different flavour/make/ model

• Job

• Batch

• Flow

Multiple Choice

How does Cell production benefit employees?

• Reduces boredom and absenteeism

• Reduces motivation

• Reduces quality of work

Multiple Choice

What is a disadvantage of job production?

• Time consuming

• Customized products

• Expensive

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a feature of flow production?

• Capital intensive

• Lower production cost

• Labour intensive

Multiple Choice

What is a benefit of flow production?

• Low price

• Customized products

• Higher unit cost

Multiple Choice

Which type of product would be made using flow production?

• Speciality Cakes
• Cars
• Chocolate Bars

Multiple Choice

Job Production is where the products are:

• All the same
• Unique
• Similar but some groups vary

Multiple Choice

Skilled workers are required in flow production.

• True
• False

Open Ended

Examination Question One

Tribiani PLC manufactures a wide range of skincare and hair products for men.

Tribiani PLC uses the batch production method to make its products.

Explain the meaning of batch production (2)

Open Ended

Examination Question Two

SSS Ltd produces three versions of its video doorbells

Sales of the latest model, Model C, are rising rapidly and SSS Ltd's own reserach suggest this growth will continue next year

Currently, all three models are made using batch production, SSS ltd is considering switching to flow production for Model C. New equipment will be needed if this goes ahead. This equipment will have a useful life of 10 years

Recommend to SSS Ltd directors if it should change from batch to flow production for Model C. In your answer explain an advantage and disadvantage to SSS Ltd from this change. (6)