Define the term job production.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2024). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [2] (a) The production process where a one-off/unique/bespoke product is made/for a customer/product completed before the next one is started
2. [1] (a) Where only one item is produced
3. [1] (b) May well lead to economies of scale
4. [1] (b) Machines may well guarantee greater conformity of quality
5. [1] (b) Machines more efficient than labour
6. [1] (b) Production costs reduced
7. [1] (b) Reduces need for labour resource
8. [1] (b) Increases output/productivity
9. [2] (b) Substantial opportunities for scale economies – therefore unit cost reductions
10. [2] (b) Quality can be standardised so products are the same every time – which reduces human errors and customer complaints
11. [2] (b) Machines can work continuously 24/7 – therefore increased output enabling large orders to be met
12. [2] (b) Less employees are needed – therefore reduced labour/wage costs
13. [2] (b) Higher productivity – more effective utilisation of resources