Production Planning and Control in Operations Management
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What is the primary focus of motion study?

  • Determining the best way to perform a task through motion analysis (correct)
  • Setting production standards and cost controls
  • Emphasizing wage incentives for workers
  • Training workers on various equipment and tools

What distinguishes time study from motion study?

  • Time study focuses more on methods and equipment rather than motions directly. (correct)
  • Time study involves more physical movements than motion study.
  • Time study is solely based on motion analysis.
  • Time study emphasizes training workers to follow determined methods.

What is essential before proceeding with time study?

  • Establishing wage incentives for workers
  • Setting production standards for cost control
  • Training workers on various tools and equipment
  • Standardizing the method and conditions of work (correct)

Why is the measurement of human effort considered a difficult job?

<p>It requires a combination of scientific methods and industrial experience. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to eliminate in order to measure the time required to perform a job?

<p>Standardizing other variables connected with the job (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of a job must be standardized before proceeding with time study?

<p>Method and conditions of work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the use of scientific method in time study involve?

<p>Experimentation, measurement, and elimination of variables in a job (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in time study as related to production standards?

<p>Setting standards for cost purposes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the variables connected with a job that need to be eliminated for time measurement?

<p>Method of manufacture, tools and equipment, material, working conditions, worker concerned (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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