Key terms(2.4.1)

Question 1

Batch production definition

Answer 1

involves the manufacture of a limited number of identical products

Question 2

Capital intensive definition

Answer 2

this is where output of the firm is made primarily using machinery/capital goods relative to the use of labour

Question 3

Cell production definition

Answer 3

method of manufacturing where employees are organised into multiskilled teams with each team responsible for a particular part of the production process

Question 4

Efficiency definition

Answer 4

the ability to minimise waste therefore reducing the cost of production
making the best use of its resources

Question 5

Flow production definition

Answer 5

the manufacture of an item/product in a continuous process

Question 6

Job production definition

Answer 6

a method of production where the production of a single good/service is carried out one at a time that involves producing this good/service to the specific requirements of the customer

Question 7

Labour intensive production definition

Answer 7

a production method that requires a higher proportion of labour than capital

Question 8

Productivity definition

Answer 8

output per person/machine per period of time

Question 9

Standardisation

Answer 9

using uniform resources and activities or producing a uniform product