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Increasing efficiency and productivity
Students assess ways of improving operational efficiency and productivity.
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AqaA LevelBusinessOperational management
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Capacity, efficiency and productivity2 objectives
- Explain the importance of capacity, efficiency and labour productivity in operations.
- Evaluate the benefits and difficulties of lean production, including Just in Time and Just in Case approaches.
Resource mix and technology2 objectives
- Analyse how businesses choose an optimal mix of labour and capital resources.
- Explain how technology can improve operational efficiency.
Key terms
quantitative analysisCapacity, efficiency and productivitycapacitylean productionjust in timeResource mix and technologyanalysebusinessestechnology
Exam tips
- Capacity, efficiency and productivity Psychology exam tip 1: Separate AO1 description from AO3 evaluation before writing the answer. Apply this to evaluate the benefits and difficulties of lean production, including Just in Time and Just in Case approaches..
- Capacity, efficiency and productivity Psychology exam tip 2: Link each evaluation point to a study limitation, evidence strength, validity issue or reliability issue. Apply this to evaluate the benefits and difficulties of lean production, including Just in Time and Just in Case approaches..
Common mistakes
- Capacity, efficiency and productivity common mistake 1: Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Capacity, efficiency and productivity.
- Capacity, efficiency and productivity common mistake 2: Name the relevant value or feature from the question and explain how it is used. Apply this directly to Capacity, efficiency and productivity.
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- Explain how you would explain the importance of capacity, efficiency and labour productivity in operations. in the context of Increasing efficiency and productivity.
- Describe one business decision or mechanism that helps you explain the importance of capacity, efficiency and labour productivity in operations..
- Explain how you would evaluate the benefits and difficulties of lean production, including Just in Time and Just in Case approaches. in the context of Increasing efficiency and productivity.
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