Business 7115 · O Level · Achieving quality production
Achieving quality production — practice question
TBX produces premium steel that is used in railway construction. This production technique enables TBX to gain economies of scale. The business keeps a large inventory, including iron ore. The Managing Director understands that business operations may affect the environment and is looking at how the business could help sustainable development.
(a)[2]
Identify two different ways in which business activity could affect the environment.
(b)[2]
Identify two methods by which a business could contribute to sustainable development.
(c)[4]
Outline two economies of scale that TBX could benefit from.
(d)[6]
Explain two possible problems for TBX caused by holding a high level of inventory.
(e)[6]
Do you think quality control is the best method a manufacturing business can use to achieve quality production? 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: “Pollution (e.g. noise, air pollution, emissions)” …