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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LEARNER'S ACTIVITY SHEET
Quarter 4 – Week 1:
The 4Ms (Manpower, Method,
Machine, Materials) of
operations in relation to the
business opportunities
ENTREPRENEURSHIP – Grade 11
Learner's Activity Sheet
Quarter 4 – Week 1: The 4Ms (Manpower, Method, Machine, Materials) of
operations in relation to the business opportunities
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LEARNER’S ACTIVITY SHEET IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR
2nd Semester – QUARTER 4, WEEK1
Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________________
School: ______________________________________ Teacher: ________________________________
Competency: The 4Ms (Manpower, Method, Machine, Materials) of operations in
relation to the business opportunities.
Code: CS_EP11/12ENTREP-0h-j-12
Learning Objective: Describe the 4Ms (Manpower, Method, Machine, Materials) of
operations in relation to business opportunity
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I. Explore
Let us activate our prior knowledge of this lesson by
answering the following quiz. Encircle the letter of the
correct answer
1. This is the most important factor in the production.
A. People C. Place
B. Product D. Position
2. It refers to the equipment used for processing raw materials______________
A. Method C. Manpower
B. Machine D. Material
3. This refers to the process of making raw materials to attain final
product______________
A. Method C. Manpower
B. Machine D. Material
4. This refers to the things that can be made for new products________
A. Method C. Machine
B. Manpower D. Materials
5. This refers to human talent, capital and workforce _________
A. Method C. Material
B. Manpower D. Machine
6. In choosing, cost, quality and availability should be considered.
A. Product C. Material
B. Price D. Machine
7. It determines what should be sold.
A. Skills for work C. Equipment
B. Mode of production D. Product to produce
8. All these belong to the 4Ms except one.
A. Money C. Machine
B. Manpower D. Marine corps
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9. This is an employee qualification except one.
A. Work Experience C. Work Attitude
B. Educational Background D. Family Connections
10. It represents the day-to-day operations of a business.
A. Methods C. Manpower
B. Machines D. Money
II. Learn
What is it?
The 4Ms of operation in relations to business opportunity means that
the four critical domains, usually attributed to manufacturing, those are: man,
machine, material and method work together. These four critical domains are also
applicable to business opportunities since business is in essence tied to
manufacturing as well. When putting up a business, manpower is critical as well
as the other elements. The businessman must take all of those into account. Let
us look at each one in detail.
Method - refers to the system and step by step process in the business. Without a
scalable process, it would be difficult to expand the business. This means that the
methods used in the main branch must be documented and must be replicated as
well in other branches. If it is difficult to implement at another site, find what needs
to be improved.
Manpower - this is the worker. When setting up a business, finding honest and
capable people is always a challenge. In my experience, people can be honest but
may not be capable or competent and some are capable but not honest. It is a rare
find to find someone with all the ideal qualities. So for a businessman, they must
be able to treasure their employees who are both capable and honest as they are
integral to the growth of the business
Materials - sourcing raw materials is critical in any business endeavor as the
businessman would want to have the cheapest possible at the highest quality.
Machines - machinery is also important. Without the proper equipment, you will
not be able to perform the needed tasks efficiently. You may be able to use the
manpower to do it but it is usually more efficient if machines are able to automate
the work.
Running a business is a complex process and all of these elements interplay.
It is not just one machine for example but many. Manpower issues
could also arise, which would challenge the method that has been set up. It is up
to the businessman to identify and solve these issues.
Source: https://brainly.ph/question/2254689
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Figure 1 – Group to different categories
The idea of 4M model is simply to give a systematically and total point of view on
what individual factor as well as what factor-to-factor interaction are able to
influence on the expected output (or final results).
In many situations, companies in their manufacturing process have primarily
machine or automate equipment, tend to narrow their focus on the machine and
underestimate impact of factor Man. Their continuous improvement framework
focuses on improving the equipment efficiency as much as possible. Meanwhile,
companies which their manufacturing depend on operator’s skills tend to narrow
their focus on the people productivity, and lack of focus on the potential of the
machine and technology.
By the same approach, you can do the 4M analysis and improvement
in any process of any industries
Figure 2 – Man, Machine, Method in the service environment
Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/introduction-4ms-long-bao/
Is 4Ms only for process improvement?
4Ms is a powerful method for process improvement, but it’s also the most
important method you should apply during the process design and/or product
design phase, and in daily operation management.
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III. Engage
A. Directions: Accomplished what are asked on the table
B. Directions: In your notebook, complete the following statements.
1. I have learned that
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2. I have realized that
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3. I will apply what I have learned
___________________________________________________________________________
IV. Apply
Directions: Explain what the illustration below suggests. Write your answer on
the space below.
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V. Post Test
Multiple Choice.
Directions: Read and answer each statement carefully then encircle the
letter of the best answer.
1. In order to create a brand image for a particular product, what does a
business adjust to?
A. The marketing mix
B. Product
C. Price
2. This is the most important element of the marketing mix.
A. Price
B. Product
C. No single element is the most important
3. It determines the overall marketing mix of a firm.
A. Marketing strategy
B. Marketing objective
C. Profit from marketing
4. They are protected by consumer protection laws.
A. Businesses and customers
B. Just customers
C. Just businesses
5. This is excluded in the marketing mix?
A. Price
B. Profit
C. Promotion
6. Where are premium products most likely to be sold?
A. In supermarkets
B. In designer stores
C. On market stalls
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7. When is a business most likely to adjust the marketing mix of a
product?
A. If costs change
B. If customer needs change
C. If management changes
8. A supermarket's own brand range of products:
A. Has its own marketing mix
B. Has no marketing mix
C. Has no promotional mix
9. How is a business most likely to increase sales of a premium branded
product?
A. By cutting price
B. By increasing promotion
C. By using supermarkets for distribution
10. What does the overall marketing mix create?
A. Customer needs
B. Business objectives
C. A unique selling point for a product
11. Which of the following descriptions provides the best definition of the
marketing mix?
A. The way products are arranged in a retail store to maximize sales
B. The way a business combines the main marketing elements to sell
products that meet the needs and wants of customers
C. The way a business distributes its products through retailers and
wholesalers.
12. The marketing mix which concerns on how much a customer pays for
the goods or services being offered.
A. Product
B. Price
C. Place
13. What do the 4 P's achieve when these work together?
D. Target customers
E. Profit margins
F. Create marketing plan
14. What are the four Ps in the Marketing Mix?
A. Problem, platform, program, procedure
B. Product, place, price, promotion
C. Plain, progress, post, process
15. Brenda's Beauty Salon offers customers hair styling. This is an
example of __________.
A. Physical product
B. Tangible product
C. Service
