Business 0450 · IGCSE · Production of goods and services
Production of goods and services — practice question
BEF is a sizeable business in country X. It uses flow production to make a broad range of products, including toothpaste and shampoo. At present, all of BEF’s products are sold only in country X. BEF recognises that effective internal communication methods matter. The Operations Director is examining production data. Table 4.1 gives an extract. BEF is thinking about exporting its products to country Y.
(a)[2]
Define the term ‘flow production’.
(b)[2]
Calculate output per worker per week in 2020. Show your working.
(c)[4]
State four factors a business should consider when choosing an appropriate method of internal communication.
(d)[6]
Explain one reason why the following factors might matter to BEF when deciding whether to export to country Y.
Import tariffs:
Language:
(e)[6]
Do you think it is better for a large business to produce a wide range of products rather than a small range of products? Justify your answer.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 20-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Making large quantities through a continuous process” …