Resource Management Quiz for A Level

What is the formula for calculating capacity utilisation?

Which of the following is a characteristic of batch production?

• Producing a single product at a time

• Producing a large number of identical items continuously

• Producing a set number of items in a series of stages

• Customising each product to meet individual customer needs

What is meant by productivity in a business context?

• The total output produced by a business

• The amount of output produced per unit of input

• The total revenue generated by a business

• The number of employees in a business

Which of the following is a method of improving efficiency in production?

• Increasing the number of employees

• Reducing the number of machines

• Implementing just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems

• Increasing the amount of raw materials

What is the main focus of Total Quality Management (TQM)?

• Reducing production costs

• Increasing production speed

• Continuous improvement in quality

• Expanding product range

Which of the following is a stock control method that involves ordering stock only when it is needed?

• Economic Order Quantity (EOQ)

• Just-in-Time (JIT)

• First-In, First-Out (FIFO)

• Last-In, First-Out (LIFO)

What is the primary goal of lean production?

• Maximising inventory levels

• Minimising waste

• Increasing product variety

• Reducing employee numbers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of high capacity utilisation?

• Increased unit costs

• Reduced employee morale

• Increased flexibility

• Lower quality of products

Which production technique is most suitable for custom-made products?

• Mass production

• Batch production

• Job production

• Flow production

What is the effect of increasing productivity on unit costs?

• Unit costs increase

• Unit costs decrease

• Unit costs remain the same

• Unit costs fluctuate unpredictably