Session 1: Understanding Productivity. Productivity? Productivity is producing more value using less time, effort, money and materials while maintaining quality. Formula. Activity 1. Think about your trade. Complete the table.

Here are the answers to Activity 1 and the Reflection section, using a different set of examples:

Activity 1: Complete the table

• What products or services do you provide?
  • Example: Baked goods such as bread, cakes, and pastries; custom orders for events.
• What resources do you use?
  • Example: Ingredients (flour, sugar, eggs), oven, mixer, baking pans, electricity/gas, skilled bakers.
• What usually delays your work?
  • Example: Ingredient shortages, equipment malfunctions (e.g., oven), power outages, unexpected large orders.
• What affects your profit?
  • Example: Fluctuating ingredient prices, high energy costs, product spoilage, intense competition, marketing expenses.

Reflection: Write three things that reduce your productivity.

1. Frequent breakdowns of essential equipment like ovens or mixers.
2. Poor organization of the workspace leading to inefficient movement and wasted time.
3. Insufficient training for staff, resulting in errors or slower work pace.