DP Business Management Questionbank

Explain the factors that DA would need to consider before deciding to outsource some of its production (line 110).

Suggest one other factor that DA should consider before deciding whether to make the rechargeable batteries or buy them from XL.

Calculate the difference between the cost for DA to make the rechargeable batteries and the cost to buy them from XL.

Recommend if Dales should stop outsourcing the cleaning of hotel rooms.

Describe one method of lean production other than recycling.

Outline two reasons why MM may relocate all of its operations to Bengaluru (lines 124–142).

State two features of product innovation.

Discuss the proposal to outsource all function room services to a private contractor.

Assuming the production of the lenses is outsourced, explain the differences in how Medimatters would manage  operations for its products/goods (the lens) and its service (the app).

Refer to case study: Medimatters

Define the term contingency plan.

Using the table, construct a product position map/perception map for all four companies.

Define the term productivity rate.

Explain one cost and one benefit to Pedro of conducting extensive research and development.

Calculate the cost to make and the cost to buy IBAT lenses (show all your working).

Refer to case study: Medimatters

Briefly comment on your results in (c)(i).

Refer to case study: Medimatters

Define the term lean production.

Refer to case study: Medimatters

Refer to Afghan Sun case study SL/HL P1 May and Nov 2018

Describe two advantages for AS of using cellular manufacturing in the production of its solar power systems.

Refer to Afghan Sun case study SL/HL P1 May and Nov 2018.

Explain how total quality management (TQM) could help AS improve the quality of its products.

Refer to Afghan Sun case study SL/HL P1 May and Nov 2018

Su is considering two possible locations for the production facility (lines 51–52). Explain the factors (reasons) that Su may consider when deciding between the two locations.

Define the term supply chain.

Calculate:

the forecast profit or loss if Jill decides to make and sell gluten-free meals (show all your working).

Calculate:

the contribution per unit of a gluten-free meal if Jill decides to buy-in the gluten-free meals (show all your working).

Using your answer from (b) (iii) and (iv), explain whether Jill should buy-in or make the gluten-free meals herself.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for SD of working at almost full capacity utilization.

Explain the strategies used by MM to achieve sustainability.

Define the term just-in-time (JIT) production.

With reference to MM, explain the difference between crisis management and contingency planning.

Explain one benefit and one cost to SF of using a flow production method.

Calculate the capacity utilization rate at the break-even quantity for DD for the first year of operation (show all your working).

With reference to an organization of your choice, examine the impact of innovation on promotional strategy.

Refer to the As Fair As case study (SL/HL paper 1 Nov 2018).

Discuss the value to AFA of lean production methods.

Define the term innovation.

With reference to an organization of your choice, examine the impact of globalization on change in operations management.

Define the term batch production.

With reference to QS, explain two features of cradle to cradle manufacturing.

Define the term contingency planning.

Recommend whether HA should choose Option 1 or Option 2. 

Define the term productivity rate.

Explain how RDM’s transformation of its manufacturing process from traditional mass production to highly automated production affected the interests of internal stakeholders.

Calculate the increase in capacity at RDM if the company builds a new production facility (show all your working).

State two reasons for selecting a specific location for production.

Outline two features of batch production.

Using the resource, calculate the current capacity utilization rate at RDM’s factory.

Recommend whether RDM should choose Option 1 or Option 2.

Explain two benefits to JP of using quality circles.

With reference to Accord, explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using total quality management (TQM).

Define the term batch production.

Outline two advantages for Accord of using job/customized production.

Explain one advantage and one disadvantage for CM of changing its stock control method from just-in-case (JIC) to just-in-time (JIT).

Describe one disadvantage for an organization of operating at high capacity utilization.