Question

What would be the most effective response if the Production Department reports repeated delays due to machinery breakdown?

Options

• Increasing raw material supply.

• Introducing quality control measures.

• Allocating a higher budget for repairs and maintenance.

• Shifting responsibilities to the Marketing Department.

Answer 1

Allocating a higher budget for repairs and maintenance.

Explanation:

• Repeated delays due to machinery breakdown indicate the need for better maintenance and repair.
• Allocating a higher budget ensures timely servicing, replacement of parts, and prevention of future breakdowns.
• Increasing raw materials or shifting responsibilities to marketing will not solve machinery issues, and quality control measures address product quality, not equipment reliability.