Increasing efficiency and productivity common mistakes

Common mistakes

• Capacity, efficiency and productivity common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: Explain the importance of capacity, efficiency and labour productivity in operations..

  Fix itShow 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

  Using the topic word correctly but not linking it to the numbers, diagram, graph, or expression in the question. This can weaken answers for: Explain the importance of capacity, efficiency and labour productivity in operations..

  Fix itName the relevant value or feature from the question and explain how it is used. Apply this directly to Capacity, efficiency and productivity.

• Capacity, efficiency and productivity Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: Evaluate the benefits and difficulties of lean production, including Just in Time and Just in Case approaches..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Capacity, efficiency and productivity.

• Capacity, efficiency and productivity Psychology mistake 2

  Naming a study without explaining what the evidence shows. This can weaken answers for: Evaluate the benefits and difficulties of lean production, including Just in Time and Just in Case approaches..

  Fix itUse the study detail to support or challenge the psychological explanation, then state the implication so the evidence is not just name-dropped. Apply this directly to Capacity, efficiency and productivity.

• Resource mix and technology common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: Analyse how businesses choose an optimal mix of labour and capital resources..

  Fix itShow the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Resource mix and technology.

• Resource mix and technology common mistake 2

  Using the topic word correctly but not linking it to the numbers, diagram, graph, or expression in the question. This can weaken answers for: Analyse how businesses choose an optimal mix of labour and capital resources..

  Fix itName the relevant value or feature from the question and explain how it is used. Apply this directly to Resource mix and technology.

• Resource mix and technology common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: Explain how technology can improve operational efficiency..

  Fix itShow the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Resource mix and technology.

• Resource mix and technology common mistake 2

  Using the topic word correctly but not linking it to the numbers, diagram, graph, or expression in the question. This can weaken answers for: Explain how technology can improve operational efficiency..

  Fix itName the relevant value or feature from the question and explain how it is used. Apply this directly to Resource mix and technology.