Job and Flow analysis

An advantage of job production is that the product is usually higher ________

Which of the following is an advantage to Cadbury's of using flow production?

• Workers are more motivated

• The cost to make each chocolate bar is lower

• Lower staff turnover

• Less risk of disruption

Which of the following is a disadvantage of job production for a hairdresser

• Each customer gets a unique service

• Each service/customer takes a long time

• Employee motivation may be high

• Staff turnover may be low

Which of the following is a disadvantage of flow production for a business such as Mercedes?

• It allows production to be more efficient

• Each product is hand made to the customers specification

• The initial cost of the machines is low

• If a machine breaks, the whole assembly line stops

Why might a business move from job to flow production?

• If demand for their products increases and they can't keep up with production

• If demand falls and they are selling less

• If the cost of machines rises

• If the cost of labour falls

Which is the most appropriate method of production for a firm of architects?

• Job

• Flow

Which is the most appropriate production method for coca cola?

• Job

• Flow

Which is the most appropriate production method for an artist?

• Job

• Flow

Which production method has the most labour intensive production?

• Job

• Flow

Which method of production improves efficiency?

• Job

• Flow