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Write a definition of productivity here:

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Write a definition of production here:

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Job production

• Job production is where one ______________ product is made at a time

• Products are made for a _________________ client or customer

• Products made are high _________________________, which means higher

_______________________ can be charged

• However, the production process can be ___________ and labour

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2.4.1 Production productivity

and efficiency

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When to choose job production

Correct production process to choose when one product needs to be

produced at a time:

• Building a _________________________

• Hand knitting a __________________________

• Building a _____________________________ over a river

• Writing a ________________________________

Advantages Disadvantages

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Batch production

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Flow production

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Advantages Disadvantages

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Cell production

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Advantages Disadvantages

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Productivity

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Ways to improve productivity

#1 Productivity bonus

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#2 Productivity deal

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#3 Staff training

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#4 Investment in new machinery and

equipment

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Factors influencing productivity

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Link between productivity and

competitiveness

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Efficiency – draw the average cost curve here:

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Productivity and efficiency

Labour costs and the impact on production choice:

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