Multimedia Industry Factors and Workplace Studies

Practice flashcards covering structural, technical, environmental, sociological, personnel, and occupational health and safety factors in business and multimedia production.

The coordinated practice of structuring a group of people and managing resources to reach shared goals refers to __________.

Organisation and Management

Marketing and Sales are two complementary business functions that work together to drive revenue, attract customers, and __________ a company.

grow

Producing the maximum possible amount of goods or services from a given set of resources while minimizing waste defines __________.

Production and Efficiency

A product-oriented process that businesses use to inspect, test, and verify that finished goods, components, or services meet specified quality requirements is called __________.

Quality Control

The process of replacing human or animal labor with machines, tools, and mechanical power to perform work is known as __________.

mechanisation

Focusing study, work, production, or biological development on one particular area or purpose is termed __________.

specialisation

The large-scale manufacturing of identical, standardized products using assembly lines, specialized machinery, and a division of labor is called __________.

mass production

The use of technology, software, hardware, or machinery to perform tasks and control processes with minimal or no human intervention is __________.

automation

New, fast-growing, or under-development tools and systems whose practical applications are still largely unrealized are known as __________.

emerging technologies

Resources, alternatives, and __________ form a core framework used in planning, economics, and problem-solving.

limitations

The process of collecting, sorting, and transforming discarded or used materials into new raw materials and products instead of throwing them away as trash is __________.

recycling

The body of written laws enacted or created by a parliament or governing body is known as __________.

government legislation

A formal, detailed report that evaluates the potential economic, social, and environmental effects of a proposed development, project, or government action before it begins is an __________.

Environmental Impact Studies (EIS)

An approach to growth and human development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is __________.

sustainable development

The system of laws, rules, conventions, and institutions that manage the relationship between employers, employees, trade unions, employer groups, and government authorities is called __________.

industrial relations

When a company expects little to no prior work experience because the employer provides the necessary instruction from day one, it has __________ training requirements.

entry level

Teaching workers new skills, updating known skills, or refreshing a knowledge base to keep pace with technological and workplace changes is called __________.

Retraining

The practice of training employees to competently perform multiple distinct tasks or roles outside their primary job is known as __________.

Multiskilling

An organized group of workers who join together to protect and improve their working conditions, pay, benefits, and job safety is a __________.

union

Agreed-upon rules, specifications, procedures, and guidelines created by industry groups, trade associations, or official bodies to ensure safety, quality, reliability, and interoperability are industry __________.

requirements (standards)

The initial, immediate assistance given to a person who has suffered a sudden illness or injury is __________.

first aid

The methods, practices, and equipment used to lift, move, transport, store, and distribute goods while protecting workers from injury, illness, or equipment damage are referred to as __________ & workplace safety.

materials handling

The shared set of values, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and unwritten rules that define an organization's unique personality is its workplace __________.

culture

The exchange of information, ideas, feedback, and instructions between individuals or groups within an organization to achieve business goals is workplace __________.

communication

To improve rendering speeds for producing animated content such as Bluey, Ludo Studio could upgrade individual components like RAM, graphics cards, and __________.

storage drives

Emerging technologies that are changing the multimedia industry include artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and __________ production tools.

cloud-based

At Ludo Studio, AI could assist with repetitive tasks such as organising animation files, generating initial ideas, and supporting __________.

production planning

Although cloud computing and AI reduce physical storage needs, they increase electricity consumption because they rely on energy-intensive __________.

data centres

To mitigate eye strain, fatigue, and poor posture caused by VR equipment and extended computer use, Ludo Studio should introduce appropriate breaks and __________ workstations.

ergonomic