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Week 2: Productivity Measurement and Improvement

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Week 2: Productivity Measurement and Improvement

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What are the fundamental tools that result in increased productivity?

Methods, time study standards, and work design (correct)

Sales, finance, production, and management

Work measurement, tools ordering, and customer satisfaction

Engineering, cost, maintenance, and methods study

What is the main objective of work study as described in the text?

Improve the productivity of raw materials only

Maximize production cost

To determine the standard time needed to perform an operation (correct)

Standardize a method with high resource movement

What is one of the main purposes of an Industrial Engineer mentioned in the text?

Increasing productivity and applying continuous improvement (correct)

Developing marketing strategies

Managing finances and investments

Conducting legal research

Which individual is known as the 'father of scientific management'?

Frederick Winslow Taylor Signup and view all the answers

What did Frederick Winslow Taylor introduce in 1881?

Time study Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a crucial component in achieving high productivity according to the text?

Understanding human work potentials and time spent Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of learning and understanding work-study?

Better job satisfaction for employees Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential for a business or enterprise to increase its productivity?

To grow and increase profitability Signup and view all the answers

What are some changes in the industrial and business environment mentioned in the text?

Globalization of the market and producer, growth of the service sector, and computerization of all enterprise facets Signup and view all the answers

Which area of an industry is described as key to success in the text?

Production Signup and view all the answers

What is discussed as a key factor in achieving a high level of productivity in this course?

Understanding work methods and conducting methods engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as a way for a business or enterprise to grow and increase its profitability?

By increasing productivity Signup and view all the answers