What methods of production operate in manufacturigg and the service sector

Learning Outcome

1. By the end of this session you should know what is meant by: Methods of Production that a business can use (Paper 1)
2. How production can be carried out effectivly (Paper 1)
3. The quality issues involved in production (Paper 1)

Key Terms

• Job Production
• Batch Production
• Flow Production
• Efficient Production
• Quality

First Task
Decide how you will underpin your knowledge for today's lesson - by doing so you are building your learning power.  You may choose to use a traditional text book as there is nothing wrong with that if your an auditory learner.  You might like to use the e-resources if your a visual learner or you might like to get a team of people together and collaborate your preparation and planning to create your best 9 mark article in the big task below if your a kinesthetic learner


Resources available 24/7

• DoingBusinesswithMrT 
• AQA Business Studies core text pg's 109 - 115 for Paper 1 theory the e-resources that you have now started using online by clicking the link below:

http://my.dynamic-learning.co.uk/Default.aspx?cid=15451

• why not try clicking on the link above and do the activities related to the e-book based on running a business from home - pg 73-75 for Paper 1 theory - BBC iplayer
• the Fire Fly example in Chapter 7 pg 32-35 provides Paper 2 theory

Second task - Paper 1 Revision
Testing your own knowledge. So you think your a 'Production Methods' Paper 1 expert why not test yourself here to see worksheet followed by the 'Productivity' worksheet Paper 1

Homework 
Identify a business of your choice and in less than 250 words:

• explain the appropriate method of production for this type of business
• suggest how this business could become more efficient by using technology to control costs.
• suggest why quality is an important consideration in the production process. 

Good luck and Enjoy
Happy Thursday !
Mr T