Methods of Production

Production refers to the manufacturing of goods and services.

• True

• False

Mass production is ideal for the production of homogeneous products.

• True

• False

Job production suffers from the high costs of labour intensity

• True

• False

With flow production, when one task is finished, the next task must start immediately.

• True

• False

Manufacturing output tends to be more cost effective when using labour-intensive technologies.

• True

• False

Labour productivity can be improved by investing in training and equipment in the workplace

• True

• False

Which of the following is not an advantage of job production.

• products can be made to customer specifications

• economies of scale can be enjoyed

• each item ca be uniquely designed and produced

Which of the following is not a feature of job production

• meets the specific requirements of a customer

• production is done quickly

• likely to be a unique product

• likely to be relatively expensive

Which of the following industries is the most capital intensive

• steel manufacturing

• tourism industry

• consultancy

Which business is likely to use batch production

• Bakery

• hair salon

• school cafeteria