AQA GCSE Business · 8132
Paper 1
The use of machinery or technology to carry out production tasks automatically.
Revise: Methods of ProductionRepeating the same operations makes it practical to use specialised equipment and automation.
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GCSE Business · key term
The use of machinery or computer-controlled systems to carry out tasks with reduced direct human involvement.
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Paper 1
The use of machinery or technology to carry out production tasks automatically.
Revise: Methods of ProductionRepeating the same operations makes it practical to use specialised equipment and automation.
Specification 2.3.1, 2.5.1 · Paper 2
The use of machinery or computer-controlled systems to carry out tasks with reduced human intervention.
Revise: Business Operations OverviewSpecialist machinery and automation can produce large quantities quickly. High output spreads fixed costs, such as the cost of production equipment, across more units. Repeated, controlled tasks can also help produce consistent quality.
Using software or machines to carry out tasks previously performed by people, often repetitive tasks.
Paper 1, Paper 2
The use of technology to carry out tasks with reduced human involvement.
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