operation management

What is production also referred to as in the text?

• Quality Management

• Supply Chain Management

• Operations Management

• Logistics Management

Which of the following is not one of the four main methods of production specified in the IB Business Management syllabus?

• Custom Production

• Mass Customization

• Job Production

• Batch Production

Which production method involves the output of unique or one-off orders?

• Batch Production

• Mass Production

• Job Production

• Flow Production

What is the main factor that makes job production highly expensive?

• Low Demand

• Use of Machinery

• High Labour Costs

• Limited Stock

Which production method relies mainly on the use of machinery and capital equipment?

• Job Production

• Batch Production

• Mass Production

• Mass Customization

What is the advantage of batch production over job production?

• Long Production Times

• Lower Costs per Unit of Output

• Less Flexibility for Customers

• Higher Labour Costs

Which production method is used for products that require large-scale production of standardized products?

• Job Production

• Mass Production

• Batch Production

• Mass Customization

What is a disadvantage of mass production mentioned in the text?

• Higher Profit Margins

• Flexibility for Customers

• Lower Costs per Unit of Output

• Technical Breakdowns

Which production method combines the benefits of mass production with the personalization of job production?

• Job Production

• Batch Production

• Mass Customization

• Mass Production

What is an advantage of mass customization mentioned in the text?

• Higher Profit Margins

• Unskilled Workers

• Lower Costs per Unit of Output

• Fewer Options for Customers