OCR GCSE Business Unit 4

Which method of production is often the most time consuming?

• Job

• Batch

• Flow

Which method of production normally allows you to charge the cheapest price?

• Batch

• Flow

• Job

Which method of production uses the most highly skilled workers?

• Flow

• Job

• Batch

Which method of production allows you to change the flavour/design of the product?

• Job

• Flow

• Batch

Which method of production would be used to design/build a bridge?

• Flow

• Batch

• Job

Continuous production of identical products, therefore giving scope for high levels of automation

• Job production

• Productivity

• Flow production

• Batch production

A measure of efficiency, measured as output per person in a particular time period

• Productivity

• Automation

• Product quality

• Competitive advantage

What does automation mean?

• Using machines that can operate without people

• The development of production into batch production

• Handcrafted production

• Leading to a fall in quality

Which of the following best describes quality?

• The service provided to a customer before, during and after purchasing.
• Products being made to a high standard to meet customer needs.
• A high level of productivity.

Which of the following is usually true about poor quality products?

• They are in demand
• They fail to meet customers expectations
• They are expensive