CIE IGCSE Business Studies (0450): Operations Management – Complete Teaching Bundle with PowerPoint Slides, Case Studies, and Video Links

Equip your students with a thorough understanding of Operations Management with this comprehensive teaching bundle. Designed for the Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (0450) syllabus, this resource covers all key topics in Unit 4: Operations Management, ensuring structured and engaging lessons for exams from 2026 to 2028.

What’s Included:
PowerPoint Slides – Clear explanations of key concepts related to production, costs, break-even analysis, quality management, and location decisions.
Case Studies – Real-world business examples illustrating decision-making in operations management.
Video Links – Curated multimedia content to enhance student understanding.

Topics Covered:
4.1 Production of Goods and Services
Managing resources effectively to produce goods and services.
Difference between production and productivity.
Increasing efficiency through automation, technology, and improved labor skills.
Lean production methods such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory control and Kaizen.
Main production methods:
Job production
Batch production
Flow production
Impact of technology on production, including computer-aided design and manufacturing.

4.2 Costs, Scale of Production, and Break-Even Analysis
Classifying costs: Fixed, variable, average, and total costs.
Using cost data for decision-making, such as continuing or stopping production.
Economies of scale: Purchasing, marketing, financial, managerial, and technical economies.
Diseconomies of scale: Poor communication, lack of employee commitment, weak coordination.
Break-even analysis:
Construct, complete, or amend a break-even chart.
Interpret charts and analyze business scenarios.
Calculate break-even output and margin of safety.
Use break-even analysis to make pricing and cost-related decisions.
Understand the limitations of break-even analysis.

4.3 Achieving Quality Production
What quality means and why it is essential for businesses.
Quality control and how businesses implement it.
Quality assurance and its role in improving efficiency.

4.4 Location Decisions
Factors influencing business location decisions for manufacturing and service businesses.
Choosing a country for operations based on costs, infrastructure, market access, and government policies.
Legal controls on business location decisions.
Recommend and justify an appropriate location for a business based on a given scenario.

Why Choose This Resource?
Syllabus-Aligned – Fully designed for the Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (0450) syllabus.
Time-Saving – Ready-made teaching materials for efficient and structured lesson delivery.
Real-World Application – Case studies help students connect theory to business decision-making.
Versatile & Flexible – Suitable for classroom teaching and online learning.
Exam-Focused – Helps students develop a strong understanding of operations management for assessments.

This Operations Management Teaching Bundle provides all the materials needed to deliver clear, engaging, and effective lessons with confidence.

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