CAIE IGCSE Business 0264 - Paper 2

4.1 Production of goods and services

Topical Past-Paper Questions

Why it’s here: Production methods, productivity, inventory and lean production.

CAIE IGCSE Business 0264 Paper 2 Topic 4.1

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Key concepts to revise

The main ideas to know for 4.1 Production of goods and services.

Production methods

Job, batch and flow production suit different volumes and product variety.

Productivity

Output per employee or input can be improved through training, technology and organisation.

Lean production

Reducing waste can lower costs, improve quality and shorten production time.

Inventory control

Businesses balance reliable supply against storage and finance costs.

About this topic

Production of goods and services includes selected 0450 questions that continue to align with the Cambridge IGCSE Business 0264 syllabus.

Keep every answer connected to the business in the case study.

Use the case-study evidence
Develop each explanation fully
Show working for calculations
Justify the final recommendation

Before you begin

1Read the command word
2Check the marks available
3Study every table or figure
4Apply the answer to the business

Exam material

Past-paper questions

Past-paper question 0450/22/M/J/25 [12] marks

2(b) Consider the following two ways TSE could use to increase efficiency. Which way should TSE use? Justify your answer [12] [Click here for the Case Study Insert] Improving labour skills: Increasing automation and technology: Recommendation:

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