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NAME OF STUDENT: ESTABILLO, GAEA GOLDAMYRRH F

TITLE: Productivity, quality and business performance: an empirical
study
SOURCE/JOURNAL: Choudhary, R. (2018). Study on Increase in Productivity of an
Organisation by Using Latest Technology. International Journal of
Engineering Research & Technology. https://www.ijert.org/study-
on-increase-in-productivity-of-an-organisation-by-using-latest-
technology
ABSTRACT:

Various organizations have been faced with a competitive environment and have been working
hard to find ways to reduce manufacturing costs while improving quality and productivity.
Industries use lean manufacturing concepts to reduce waste and compete in the international
market. The ultimate goal is to study and analyze various technologies being implemented by
industry in order to increase productivity through proper resource utilization. The layout and
material flow on the shop floor determine productivity in any manufacturing industry. Material
handling systems also have a significant impact on productivity, throughput time, and product
cost. This study was conducted as a case study in several organizations with the goal of
increasing productivity. Minimizing the number of defects is critical in any industry because it
affects output and profits.

FINDINGS/RESULTS:

Employees, in general, want to be recognized for their efforts. Business productivity software and
other related technologies can bridge communication gaps and communicate to all team members
that they are valued. When people are working to their full potential and businesses are aligned
from top to bottom, you will have a workforce that is engaged, productive, and loyal. When
employees are valued, they are more likely to stay with their company, resulting in higher
business productivity.

REFLECTION: Provide a brief and substantial answer to the following guide questions.

1. How valuable is this research in our community?

We live in a generation wherein business ventures are everywhere. However, not all
businesses are able to be productive and generate income that would make their
business successful and blossom. Through this research we are able to understand
how the increase and decrease in productivity affects businesses and it will also allow
entrepreneurs to acquire knowledge on the ways that they could facilitate in order to
attain productivity and sustainability in their businesses.
2. What are your learning takeaways from the research?
Through this research I’ve learned that employees are able to be productive and be
happy in their own works when they are valued by their employers. That is why
employer-employee relationship is very important in a business. Workforce is what
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makes the business running, so if an entrepreneur wants his/her business to grow anf
foster productivity, he must first learn how to value his/her employees.

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