Edexcel IGCSE Business Studies 5.2.3 Technology in Production
Practise analysing how robotics changes production cost, output, quality, flexibility and workforce requirements.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Business Studies 4BS1
Exam points
- apply robotics to a case through output speed, consistency or error reduction
- analyse how capital cost and training affect the financial benefit of automation
- evaluate productivity and quality gains against flexibility and employment effects
5.2.3 Impact of technology in production question 1
[Maximum number: 3]
Premier Inn wants to retain its employees so it can continue to maintain the service it provides for guests.
Explain one reason why a business would use robotics in its production.
A01-3 marks
Award 1 mark for a reason why a business would use robotics in its production, plus 2 further marks for explaining the reason, for a maximum of 3 marks.
- Using robots in the production process reduces production errors (1) as robots can be programmed to do the same thing time after time (1) products can be made with greater consistency/higher quality (1)
- Using robotics in the production process increases the number of goods produced (1) reducing the cost of production (1) leading to the possibility of greater profits (1)
NB No marks are awarded for a definition.
Answers that list three reasons why a business would use robotics in its production, with no explanation will get 1 mark only.
Accept any other appropriate response.
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Explain one reason why a business might use
sponsorship.
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