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Production and Operations Management

MNO2601

Assignment 7

S1 – 2024




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,Question 1

2.1 Discuss the gross domestic product (GDP) of a country in general terms. (4)

Question 2

2.2 Productivity SA (2010) outlines three sectors under which all economic activities in South
Africa are grouped. List the sectoral structure in South Africa and provide an example of each
sector. (6)

Question 3

2.5 Contrast dependent demand and independent demand. (2)

Question 4

1.4 The product design activity passes through different stages. List and explain the different
stages of product design. (10)

Question 5

1.1 Operations and processes can reduce their costs by increasing volume, reducing variety,
reducing variation, and reducing visibility. Discuss the four V’s with reference to the case study.
(8)

Question 6

1.3 Explain the triple bottom line by elaborating on the following: (8)

1.3.1 The social bottom line {2}

1.3.2 The environmental bottom line {2}

1.3.3 The economic bottom line {4}

Question 7

2.6 How do demand and supply affect planning and control activities? (2)

Question 8

2.3 What are the benefits of interactive design? (4)

Question 9

, 2.4 Discuss the aspects that must be considered before deciding to outsource certain functions.
(6)

Question 10

1.2 As operations manager, you have been tasked with improving overall cost performance.
With reference to the performance objectives, discuss how speed, flexibility, dependability and
quality can be used to reduce cost. You may draw from the case study. (10)

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