Operations Management: Mass Production

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What is the primary characteristic of job production?

  • High volume production of a single product
  • Mass production of standardized products
  • Production of customized, one-off products (correct)
  • Production of small batches of various products

What type of layout is often used in job production?

  • Hybrid layout
  • Product layout
  • Process layout
  • Fixed position layout (correct)

Which type of production is characterized by producing one item at a time, using specialized tools and skilled labor?

  • Job Production (correct)
  • Process Production
  • Mass Production
  • Batch Production

What is the main advantage of Job Production?

<p>Ability to produce unique and customized products (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of job production?

<p>Communication tower building (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Job Production?

<p>High production volume (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of job production in terms of workforce skills?

<p>Skilled workers are used (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Job Production and Batch Production?

<p>Job Production involves producing one item at a time, while Batch Production involves producing a batch of items (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of job production?

<p>Customization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of job production?

<p>Low productivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of Job Production?

<p>Customized furniture making (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of Job Production?

<p>High production cost (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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