Sigma Institute of Engineering

Information Technology(3rd SEMESTER)

Prepared by; name en.number • PARAS PATEL 140500116024• VIDHI SHAH 140500116036• PRANAY PATEL 140500116022

What is Production? Production means, a process by which resources

(men ,material, time etc.) are transformed into a more useful commodity or services.

In general, Production means transforming inputs ( Labour, machines, raw materials, etc.) into an useful & desired output.

For e.g. Steel from iron ore, Legal services like medical, consultancy, hospitality etc.

Factors of Production

Factors of Production are parameters which affects output of any production.

Factors of production means ‘inputs’ and finished goods means ‘output’.

Input decides the quantity of output i.e. output depends upon input.

Input is the starting point and output is the end point of production process.

Major Factors of Production

There are basically 4 factors on which production depends-:

1) Land,2) Labour,3) Capital,4) Entrepreneur.

1)LAND

Land is an important factor because-:

Land is an unavoidable factor, because it affects major issues, like,

Accessibility to –: Raw materials, Cheap labour, Water & electricity resources, Transportation etc.

2) LABOUR The human power required for any production process

is called ‘Labour’. Labour is a resource which is used involved in every

stage of production, either it is manufacturing or assembling, it affects production directly on indirectly.

Labourer can be classified as -: Mental Labourer Physical Labourer.

3) Capital In Book-Keeping, Capital means amount invested by

businessman in the business. In commerce subjects like O.C & S.P, Capital means

finance or company's capital. But, in economics, Capital is that part of wealth which is

used for production.

Capital as part of WealthAny Commodity own by any person is his wealth. But when wealth is used in production process, it is called CAPITAL. For e.g.

A motor cab own by any person is his wealth. But when this Car is used in Taxi Services, then it is called CAPITAL.

4) Entrepreneur The term 'Entrepreneur' has been derived from a

French word 'Entreprendre' meaning to undertake certain activities.

Normally, Entrepreneur has to perform two types of functions which are explained here with the help of pictures given in next slide-:

1) Organization Function-:

Factors of Production viz. land, labour and capital are scattered at different places. All these have to be assembled together. This is done by enterprise through entrepreneur. This is 'Organization Function'. Org. function is the work of bringing the required factors together and making them work harmoniously.

2) Risk Bearing Function-:

Entrepreneur has to bear risks and uncertainties. For facing uncertainties he may get profit or may incur loss. This is the 'Risk Bearing Function' and entrepreneur is the risk bearer.

Qualities / Skills of an Entrepreneur

Ability to organize.

Professional approach

Risk bearer

Decision Making

Negotiation skills

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