PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS COGNATE

SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT

CANDIDATES CANDIDATES’ NUMBER

Nackelia Richards 1001111238

Jamilla Fuller 1001112390
Chelsea Gayle 1001112404
Akeem Creary 1001110959
Tajay Thompson 1001111076

SCHOOL: St Jago High TERRITORY: Jamaica

TITLE: To Conduct An Investigation Into The Various Factors That Affect Production At
Naturalis Juices & More And How It Affects Sales.

YEAR: 2020
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT PAGE NUMBER

Topic/Issue/Problem 3

Objectives 4

Background/Overview 5

Methodology 6

Presentation & Analysis of Data 7-9

Conclusion 10

Recommendation 11

Bibliography 12

Appendix 13-17

Mark Scheme 18-20

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 TOPIC/ISSUE/PROBLEM

To conduct an investigation into the various factors that affects production at Naturalis Juices

& More and how it affects sales.

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 OBJECTIVES

 What are the various factors that affect productivity at Naturalis Juices & More?

 What are some of ways in which management can improve the production process?

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 BACKGROUND/OVERVIEW

The objective of this project is to investigate the factors that affect production at Naturalis

Juices & More and how they affect sales. Naturalis Juices & More is a small business

venture that was established in the Walkers Wood community in the year of 2001 by Mr

Brown and his brother. They supply various supermarkets and corner shops with their

fruit juices and a variety of snacks. As a small business, Naturalis Juices & More provides

jobs to 20 persons in Walkers Wood (Hamile 2019) so their failure will have a negative

impact on the families in the community.

The major item sold by Naturalis Juices & More is fruit juice, however, recently the

supplies of their products have been gradually decreasing to the point where they are

almost off the shelves in various shops and supermarkets.

This area is important to be studied as Naturalis Juices & More’s survival is important to

a large number of people in the community who are currently employed in the factory and

no other business is offering products of its kind.

At the end of our research, Nauralis Juices & More may use the information we obtained

to correct the problems causing the reduction in production and sales in the business.

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 METHODOLOGY

The instruments used to collect data are questionnaires and interviews.

 Questionnaire:

Ten questionnaires were issued randomly to ten employees of Naturalis Juices & More on

September 14, 2019 and were collected on September 16, 2019. All ten questions were close

ended. This method was chosen because it is more efficient in that respondents can complete

it in their own time. The data will be analysed using percentages and the information will be

presented on graphs and charts.

 Interview:

An interview was scheduled with the sales manager; Mr Williams on September 14, 2019.

The instrument consisted of five open ended questions and lasted for approximately 30

minutes. This method was chosen because it provides immediate feedback and more data is

collected.

 Limitations of the Study:

During the process of gathering the necessary data we encountered very little limitations. It

was very difficult to schedule a time for the interview as the interviewee had a very busy

schedule that could hardly accommodate us. So it was very time consuming to schedule and

successfully conduct the interview.

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 PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

CHART SHOWING THE FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCTIVITY

AT NATURALIS JUICES & MORE

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2
1
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Training Skills Workers' Health Working Environment Worker Motivation

FIGURE 1

ANALYSIS

The question was asked: ‘Which of the following factors affect productivity the most at

Naturalis Juices and More?’ Figure 1 shows that 10% of the respondents believe that

productivity is affected by training skills, 10% thinks it is affected by workers health;

however 40% affirm that it is affected by the working environment and the remaining 40%

thinks worker motivation affects productivity at Naturalis Juices & More.

FINDINGS STATEMENT

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Based on the information, it can be seen that majority of the sample size indicated that the

environment and the motivation of the workers decrease productivity. According to Hamile

(2007), by improving the working environment and motivating workers more frequently,

productivity will be increased.

FIGURE 2

CHART SHOWING THE WAYS IN WHICH MANAGEMENT CAN IMPROVE

THE PRODUCTIVITY RATE

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Provide more fringe Provide more up-to- Provide more training Employ and motivate
benefits related to date equipment for workers more workers
health for the workers

ANALYSIS

The question was asked: ‘What are some of the ways in which management can improve the

production process?’ Figure 3 above shows that 10% of the respondents think that

management can improve the productivity rate by providing more fringe benefits related to
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health for the workers, 40% of the respondents thinks that it can be done by providing more

up-to-date equipment, 10% of the respondents believe that it can be done by providing more

training for workers and 40% of the respondents think that it can be done by employing and

motivating more workers.

FINDINGS STATEMENT

Based on the information, it can be seen that majority of the respondents believe that

management can improve the productivity rate by providing more up-to-date equipment and

motivating workers. According to Hamile (2007), it is believed that if management make

those improvements productivity will increase.

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 CONCLUSION

OBJECTIVE 1: What are the various factors that affect productivity at Naturalis Juices &

More?

The findings from the investigation suggest that 10% of the respondents believe that

productivity is affected by training skills, 10% thinks it is affected by workers health;

however 40% affirm that it is affected by the working environment and the remaining 40%

thinks worker motivation affects productivity at Naturalis Juices & More.

OBJECTIVE 2: What are some of the ways in which management can improve the

production process?

It can be concluded that 10% of the respondents think that management can improve the

productivity rate by providing more fringe benefits related to health for the workers, 40% of

the respondents stated that the production process can be improve providing more up-to-date

equipment, 10% of the respondents believe that it can be done by providing more training for

workers and 40% of the respondents think that it can be done by employing and motivating

more workers.

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 RECOMMENDATIONS

OBJECTIVE 1: What are the various factors that affect productivity at Naturalis Juices &

More?

It can be seen from the findings that the major factors that affects productivity at Naturalis

Juices and More are worker motivation and the working environment. Hence it is

recommended that management should improve certain aspects of the working environment

that are crucial to the production process such as the lighting and ventilation. When the

workers are comfortable in the workplace they will be better able to perform their duties.

Management should also strive to keep worker motivation high by rewarding them with

promotions, employee of the month and other incentives. When worker motivation is high;

the workers will be driven to do their best which will lead to an increase in productivity.

OBJECTIVE 2: What are some of the ways in which management can improve the

production process?

Based on the findings it can be seen that motivating the workers and applying new and

improve equipment are ways in which the production process can be improved. Therefore

the researchers recommend that management should replace the equipment in the workplace

with new, more up-to-date equipment that will improve and enhance the production process.

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 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Robinson,K. and Hamil,S.(2011). Principles of Business for CSEC. Kingston 13, Jamaica:

Carlong Publishers.

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 APPENDIX

PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS COGNATE

Instruction: Please insert a tick () in the box next to the answer of your choice. We assure

you that the information gathered will be held strictly confidential and used for SBA purposes

only.

1) Which of the following factors affects productivity the most at Naturalis Juices & More?

 Training skills  Working Environment

 Workers’ Health  Worker Motivation

2) How do these factors affect productivity?

 Increases productivity

 Decreases Productivity

3) What can management do to further improve the production process?

 Employ and motivate more workers

 Provide more training for workers

 Provide more up-to-date equipment

 Provide more fringe benefits related to health for the workers

4) How does your superior motivate you to contribute more to the productivity of the

business?

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 Employee of the month  Incentives

 Promotion  Other

5) Do you think that the methods of motivation used by your employer increases your

productivity?

 Yes  No

 A little bit

6) How would you describe the lighting in your workspace?

 It is too bright  It is too dull

 It is good

7) How would you describe the ventilation in your workspace?

 Too much air is being circulated  Too little air is being circulated

8) Does the level of training provided by the organization benefit your day to day work

ethic?

 It does  Sometimes

 It does not

9) How would you describe the performance of the business based on the level of training

provided by management?

 Excellent  Needs improvement

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 Good  Bad

 Average

10) How frequently are you fully equipped with the necessary protective gear while carrying

out your duties?

Everyday  Limited units of safety gear are available

 Sometimes

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 INTERVIEW

1) Are there any strategies implemented to help increase the productivity of the business?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

2) Does motivating employees contribute to the productivity of the business?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

3) Is the working environment provided for workers beneficial in terms of improving the

productivity and the overall growth of the business?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

4) Based on your observation, do you think that the level of training provided by the

business is reflecting the best possible results as it relates to productivity?

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

5) Do you think that the layout of the factory enables the workers to perform their duties

efficiently and caters to their safety?

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___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Mark Scheme

PROJECT AREAS PROFILE DISTRIBUTION TOTAL

Knowledge and Application Interpretation

Comprehension and Analysis

Table of Contents

 Table of contents accurately links pages 1(1) 1(1)

to content – 1 mark (KC)
Topic/Issue/Problem 2(2) 2(2)

 Topic/issue/problem is clearly stated

– 1 mark (KC)
 Topic/issue/problem accurately
describes the project – 1 mark
(KC)
Objectives 2(2) 2(2)

 Objectives are clearly stated and linked

to the topic/issue/problem – 1 mark
(A)
 Objectives are realistic – 1 mark (A)
Background/Overview 2(2) 2(2) 4(4)

 Includes a description of the

topic/issue/problem
- Description includes the history
– 1 mark (KC)
- Description includes the
development – 1 mark
(KC)

 Establishes the need for research

- Why/how is the
topic/issue/problem important to
student – 1 mark (A)
- Impact of topic/issue/problem
on society – 1 mark (A)

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Methodology 2(2) 6(6) 2(2) 10(10)

 Data collection instrument

clearly described – 1–2 marks
(KC)
 Data collection instrument
appropriate for type of data – 1 mark
(A)
 Included at least two instruments
of data collection – 1 mark (A)
 Method of data collection
clearly described – 1–2 marks
(A)
 Method of data collection
adequately justified – 1–2 marks (IA)
 Limitations of data collection
method clearly stated – 1–2 marks
(A)
Presentation and Analysis of Data 2(2) 4(4) 4(4) 10(10)
 Data is presented an appropriate
form using tables, charts, graphs
– 1–2 marks (KC)
 Data presented are relevant to the
objectives of the project – 1–2 marks
(A)
 Data is adequately analyzed
– 1–2 marks (A)
 Data is analyzed using
appropriate statistics – mean,
median, mode
– 1–2 marks (IA)
 Findings are consistent with analyses
– 1–2 marks (IA)
Conclusion 4(4) 4(4)

 Conclusion succinctly summarizes

the project – 1–2 marks(A)
 Conclusion is logical and based
on findings – 1–2 marks (A)
Recommendation 4(4) 4(4)

 Recommendations are realistic and

informed by findings – 1–2 marks
(IA)
 Recommendations contribute to a better
understanding of the
topic/issue/problem –1–2 marks (IA)
Bibliography 1(1) 1(1)

Bibliography contains names of authors,

name of publisher(s), names and dates of

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publication, and are written in alphabetical
order – 1 mark (KC)
Overall presentation 2(2) 2(2)

 Consistently uses correct spelling

and grammar – 1 mark (A)
 Expression of ideas logical
and unambiguous – 1 mark
(A)
TOTAL 10(10) 20(20) 10(10) 40(40)

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