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2.3 Making operational decisions

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Question 8

A manufacturer installs automated cutting equipment. Which effect best shows the operational trade-off?

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A

Lower output but no installation or training costs

B

Greater flexibility with no effect on product quality

C

Higher productivity and consistency but significant investment cost

D

Guaranteed sales growth regardless of customer demand or market conditions

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2.3 Making operational decisions Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Business
  3. /2.3 Making operational decisions

38 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Business 2.3 Making operational decisions, covering 2.3.1a The purpose of business operations, 2.3.1b Production processes, 2.3.1c Impacts of technology on production, 2.3.2a Managing stock: bar gate stock graphs, 2.3.2b Managing stock: just in time (JIT), 2.3.2c Relationships with suppliers, 2.3.2d Impact of logistics and supply decisions, 2.3.3a Quality control and quality assurance, 2.3.3b Quality, costs and competitive advantage, 2.3.4a The sales process, and 2.3.4b The importance of good customer service. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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