Business Quiz Productivity and Companies

Which one of the following production processes is the most efficient?

• Batch

• Flow

• Job

• Special order

Two benefits to a business of increasing productivity are _____ and _____.

(a)  

Two drawbacks to a business of introducing flow production are _____ and _____.

(a)  

One impact on a business of the introduction of new technology in its production process is (a)   .

Which of the following is a benefit of using technology in production?

• Increased labor costs

• Greater competitive advantage

• Decreased efficiency

• Higher fixed costs

Name the company

• Saudia Oil

• Saudia Hotels

• Saudia Airlines

• Saudia Food

Which of the following is a key advantage of just-in-time (JIT) production?

• Increased inventory costs

• Reduced waste

• Longer lead times

• Higher production costs

What is the primary goal of lean manufacturing?

• Maximizing inventory

• Reducing waste

• Increasing lead times

• Decreasing product quality

Which Production Method is best for a Bakery?

• Flow

• Job

• Batch

What is the primary benefit of using automation in production?

• Increased manual labor

• Higher error rates

• Improved efficiency

• Increased production costs