Ergonomics and Facilities Planning for Hospitality
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What is the basic objective of facility layout?

  • Meeting the needs of employees
  • Integrating the needs of people, materials, and machinery
  • Maximizing the effectiveness of the production process
  • Ensuring a smooth flow of work, material, and information through a system (correct)
  • Which of the following is considered an important component of a business's overall operations?

  • Facility layout and design (correct)
  • Product pricing
  • Customer service
  • Marketing strategy
  • What does the term 'facility' refer to in the context of business?

  • The space in which a business's activities take place (correct)
  • The location of the business
  • The size of the business
  • The employees of the business
  • In facility layout and design, what is the key to creating a well-functioning system?

    <p>Integrating the needs of people, materials, and machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the integration of needs of people, materials, and machinery aim to achieve?

    <p>Creating a single, well-functioning system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Facility Layout and Design

    • The basic objective of facility layout is to create a logical arrangement of machinery, equipment, and workforce to maximize efficiency and productivity.
    • Facility layout is an important component of a business's overall operations.
    • In the context of business, the term 'facility' refers to the physical premises, equipment, and systems used to produce goods and services.
    • The key to creating a well-functioning system in facility layout and design is the integration of the needs of people, materials, and machinery.
    • This integration aims to achieve a smooth and efficient flow of production, leading to increased productivity and reduced costs.

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    Explore the key concepts of ergonomics and facilities planning in the context of the hospitality industry. Learn about different types of layouts, materials used, architectural features, plans, and the significance of blueprints in building construction.

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