Computer scince Chapter 13 Assisments.pptx

Computer scince Chapter 13 Assisments

1. 13-1 Types of Production Producers are businesses that develop products to be sold to other businesses or consumers. Consumers need products and services to satisfy their needs and wants. Businesses also need products and services to be incorporated into the products they produce, to be used in operations, and for resale to their customers. The three forms of production are: extraction and cultivation, processing, manufacturing Manufacturing businesses can organize production in several ways to produce products. The types of manufacturing procedures are: mass production, Custom manufacturing, materials processing

2. 13-2 Production Planning Production and manufacturing processes are very complex. They need to be carefully planned and coordinated. Product planning involves two Steps: New product research Product design Production planning includes three activities: A production process is developed, production resources are obtained, and production personnel are identified and prepared. Inventory management maintains the supply of all resources needed for production and the products produced The type of product and production process will determine how the work area is organized Manufacturers face many challenges including the need for faster production, increased quality and reduced costs.

3. 13-3 Planning and Managing Business Operations The day-to-day operations of a business often determine its success or failure. Businesspeople need to plan business operations as carefully as they work to satisfy their customers or plan for new products. Common types of business operations are facilities management, logistics, scheduling, and safety and security. Several tools help people manage the day-to-day operations of a business. They include managements tools and technology tools.

4. Q1: Natural resources examples: coal, iron, water, forests, natural gas, silver gold, tin, salt; consumer uses: heat, light; business uses: heat, light, energy. Agricultural products examples: corn, wheat, farm-raised fish, cotton, soy beans, vegetables, lumber, apples, silk worms, poultry; Consumer uses: food, apparel; Business uses: to create processed foods or goods; Processed goods examples: flour, cars paper, computers, appliances, clothing, watches, furniture; consumer uses: homes restaurant foods, books, dish-washers, cars; business uses: office equipment and supplies, buildings, packaging                   

5. Q2. A processing business changes and improves the form of another product, while a manufacturing business combines raw materials and processed goods into finished products. Both businesses change the form of the materials they use. Processing businesses use agricultural and natural resources; manufacturing businesses use raw materials and processed materials                   

6. Q3. Each manufacturer can specialize in one aspect of the production, using its unique combination of resources and expertise.

7. Q4 Scientists conducting pure research study problems, looking for all possible solutions. Scientists involved in applied research study existing products, seeking to discover improvements or new product uses. A company might use the results of pure research to develop brand new product ideas or choose applied research in order to improve the quality or features of its products                   

8. Q5 In general, product that result from applied research will be variations on existing products, while those resulting from pure research will be completely new products that meet consumer needs in a innovation way.

9. Q6 The total production process does not have to wait as each task is completed. Several things can occur at the same time. Employees combine their skills to improve the process and to solve problems.

10. Q7 Business partners and customers should be involved in Continuous Process Improving CPI because they can help identify problems with the quality or delivery of a company's products. The company can then use CPI to solve those problems.

11. Q9 Employee theft: -bonuses for low theft rate, employee discounts, surveillance camera Shoplifting: -surveillance cameras, electronic anti-theft tags, undercover personnel dressing room attendants administrative errors: using up-to-date computer software, giving employees training on all software, giving bonuses for error-free performance Vendor fraud: -closely monitoring invoices to be sure they match goods received, dealing with established vendors.

12. Q10 The Internet has made business communication faster, more accurate, and global, saving time and reducing the need for business travel. However, use of the Internet presents some security challenges. As businesses become dependent on Internet communication, they are vulnerable to attacks by hackers and computer viruses, equipment and software failures, and abuse by employees who spend time surfing the Internet or chatting with online friends while on the job