PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SKILLS

1. (a) What is meant by production management?

(b)    What are the factors considered when carrying out capacity   planning and development?

2. (a) Describe the activities involved in the production process.

(b)    Explain the factors affecting production decision.

3. (a) Describe the purchasing procedure.

(b)    Explain the factors that are considered when choosing  suppliers of materials.

(c)    What steps can be taken by an entrepreneur to ensure  purchase of quality materials.

4. (a) Why is it necessary to ensure proper management of  inventory?

(b)    Describe the tools used in inventory and store management.

5. (a) Define inventory and explain the different types of  inventory.

(b)    Explain the dangers of

1. Over investment
2. Under investment in inventory
3. (a) Suggest measures that an enterprise can undertake  effectively manage inventory.

(b)    What are the costs incurred by a firm when

1. Ordering inventory
2. Holding inventory
3. (a) Define the term purchasing and explain the principles of  purchasing.

(b)    Explain the objectives of purchasing

8. (a) What factors are considered when making decision for  buying inputs?

(b)    Explain the steps considered when making a purchasing   plan.

(c)    Explain the factors considered when selecting raw  materials.

9. (a) Explain the various types of labour.

(b)    Explain the reasons why labour is needed.

10. (a) Explain the factors considered when;
11. Determining the number and type of employee to work in a business.
12. Recruiting employees in an enterprise.

• What are the characteristics of appropriate technology?

11. (a) Explain the factors that should be considered when   designing  a product.

(b)    What is the importance of designing a product to an  entrepreneur?

12. (a) Explain the elements of a work place that increase  productivity of the business.

(b)    Suggest ways through which an entrepreneur can minimize  costs of production.

13. (a) Explain the various ways in which materials should be  handled and stored in a work place.

(b)    Suggest ways in which the work station can be improved.

14. (a) Explain the factors that should be consider when selecting  machines for an enterprise.

(b)    Suggest measures that can be taken to ensure proper   handling and safety of machines in an enterprise.

15. (a) Suggest measures that can be taken to improve

• Welfare facilities.
• Premises

(b)    In what ways can production be optimized through better  work organisation?

16. (a) Explain the various ways in which hazardous substances  should be controlled in a work place.

(b)    Suggest ways in which lighting can be improved in the work   place.

(c)    Explain the factors considered when designing a work place.

17. (a) Describe the steps involved in the product design.

(b)    Describe the stages of the product life cycle.

18. (a) Of what importance is an effective plant layout?

(b)    What are the essentials of a plant layout?

19. (a) Explain the factors that should be considered when  developing a new product.

(b)    Describe the techniques used by entrepreneurs to make their products unique in the market.

20. (a) Examine the aspects of quality management that influence  the quality of products.

(b)    Explain the customers mis-concepts about quality products.

21. (a) Explain the factors which influence the general quality  standards of products in an enterprise.

(b)    What are the benefits of quality control in production process?

22. (a) Explain the ways in which proper human resource management promotes the quality of a product in an  enterprise.

(b)    Describe the components of enterprise activities model.

(c)    In what ways proper financial control promote to the quality of   products in an enterprise.

23. (a) Explain the objectives of quality control for the quality of   products in an enterprise.

(b)    What measures can be taken to improve the quality of   products in an enterprise.

24. (a) Explain the types of plant layouts

(b)    Explain the factors considered when designing a plant  layout

25. (a) Explain the components of production planning and control.

(b)    What are the various costs incurred in production of goods.

26. (a) What are the various methods of costing.

(b)    Describe the various methods of costing.

27. (a) Explain the ways of minimizing costs and maximizing  profits.

(b)    Describe the mechanism of controlling business assets.

28. (a) Describe the various internal control system of small  businesses.

(b)    Define technology and explain the types of technology.

29. (a) Explain the factors considered when choosing a mode of  technology to use.

(b)    How can an entrepreneur structure his time for increased  productivity?

(c)    Distinguish between feasible normal capacity and normal  maximum capacity.

30. (a) How can an entrepreneur effectively manage time in the  production process?

(b)    What are the advantages of time management planning?

31. (a) Describe the techniques of time management.

(b)    What are the activities involved in better time  management.

32. (a) How do entrepreneurs waste time?

(b)    What tips can act as a guide on time management.

33. (a) What is the importance of packaging?

(b)    Explain various types of packaging

34. (a) What materials are commonly used in packaging?

(b)    What are the factors considered when choosing packaging   materials?

35. (a) Define a product life cycle and explain the characteristics of  every stage.

(b)    What problems are associated with the product life-cycle  management of an enterprise?

36. (a) What are the benefits of the product life-cycle management of  an enterprise.

(b)    Describe the various elements of a product.

37. (a) Explain the elements of total quality management.

(b)    What are the benefits of total quality management?

38. (a) What ate the problems of total quality management?

(b)    Discuss the various functions or tasks of management in an  enterprise.

(c)    Explain the steps involved in the planning process.

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