Understanding Production Methods

Which of the following best describes job production?

• Producing identical goods in large numbers

• Making unique products for each customer

• Producing in fixed groups or sets

• Using automated machines to mass-produce

Which of the following is an example of job production?

• Making thousands of identical T-shirts

• Producing 500 identical loaves of bread

• Building a custom-designed yacht

• Assembling mobile phones in a factory

What is the main disadvantage of job production?

• Low-quality products

• High efficiency

• Low costs

• Slow and expensive process

What is batch production?

• Making one unique product at a time

• Producing goods in groups before switching

• Manufacturing thousands of identical items

• Reducing waste in the production process

Which of the following is an example of batch production?

• Baking cookies in sets of 200

• Constructing a luxury yacht

• Assembling cars on a moving line

• Designing a custom dress for a bride

What is a major benefit of batch production?

• Every product is unique

• It allows high-speed production

• It balances variety and efficiency

• It has no setup costs

What is the main characteristic of mass production?

• Producing in small groups

• Customizing each product

• Making large quantities of identical goods

• Allowing workers to improve processes

Which business is most likely to use mass production?

• A bakery specializing in wedding cakes

• A workshop crafting handmade furniture

• A tailor making custom outfits

• A factory producing thousands of cars

What is a major drawback of mass production?

• High flexibility

• Very low costs

• Expensive setup and less variety

• Requires too much labor

What is the main idea behind Kaizen?

• Large changes to improve efficiency

• Cutting costs by reducing quality checks

• Reducing the workforce to save money

• Small continuous improvements