Productivity Quiz

What is the definition of production?

• The transformation of resources into goods and services

• The measure of output per worker

• The process of selling goods to customers

• The storage of raw materials

What does productivity measure in a business?

• The total sales revenue

• The output in relation to inputs

• The number of employees

• The amount of inventory

Which of the following is a benefit of increasing productivity?

• Increases unit cost

• Reduces customer satisfaction

• Improves profit margin

• Decreases competitiveness

Which method can be used to increase productivity?

• Decrease worker motivation

• Introduce new technology

• Increase idle time

• Reduce quality control

Why do businesses hold inventories?

• To increase production costs

• To ensure availability for unexpected demand

• To reduce the scale of production

• To decrease sales opportunities

What is the primary goal of lean production?

• To increase inventory levels

• To reduce waste and increase the quality of finished goods

• To extend production time

• To decrease worker involvement

Which of the following is a method of lean production?

• Mass production

• Just-in-time inventory control

• Batch production

• Job production

What is a key benefit of lean production?

• Increased inventory holding costs

• More operational space needed

• Improved efficiency due to waste reduction

• Higher idle time for workers

What is a requirement for Just-in-time (JIT) inventory control to work effectively?

• High levels of inventory

• Poor relationship with suppliers

• Accurate demand forecast

• Long production-run set-up costs

What is a problem associated with Kaizen?

• It leads to significant increases in output

• It requires no worker participation

• It may only produce small changes

• It eliminates the need for training