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What is the main purpose of motion study?
What is the main purpose of motion study?
- To decrease productivity
- To increase the cost of production
- To minimize the safety and well-being of employees
- To improve productivity and product reliability safely (correct)
What were the main elements of the Shop Management project outlined in the text?
What were the main elements of the Shop Management project outlined in the text?
- Get and present the data, develop a job analysis, establish time standards (correct)
- Present and install the method, develop a job analysis, establish time standards
- Establish time standards, follow up method, conduct work design
- Select the project, analyze the data, develop the idea
What were Frederick Winslow Taylor's primary contributions to management?
What were Frederick Winslow Taylor's primary contributions to management?
- To conserve resources and minimize costs
- To maximize the safety and well-being of employees
- To lower unit cost and increase productivity (correct)
- To minimize productivity and product reliability
What was the focus of the motion study and work of the Gilbreths?
What was the focus of the motion study and work of the Gilbreths?
Which historical figure conducted extensive time studies on the manufacture of No. 6 common pins?
Which historical figure conducted extensive time studies on the manufacture of No. 6 common pins?
What was Charles Babbage known for in the context of time studies?
What was Charles Babbage known for in the context of time studies?
What is the purpose of motion study?
What is the purpose of motion study?
Who are considered the founders of modern time study technique?
Who are considered the founders of modern time study technique?
Which element is part of the Shop Management project according to the text?
Which element is part of the Shop Management project according to the text?
What is Frederick Winslow Taylor famous for?
What is Frederick Winslow Taylor famous for?
What technique did the Gilbreths develop for studying motion paths made by an operator?
What technique did the Gilbreths develop for studying motion paths made by an operator?
Which technological advancement was used in cyclegraphic technique according to the text?
Which technological advancement was used in cyclegraphic technique according to the text?
What is the purpose of a motion study?
What is the purpose of a motion study?
What was the contribution of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth to industrial engineering?
What was the contribution of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth to industrial engineering?
Which element is included in the Shop Management project according to the text?
Which element is included in the Shop Management project according to the text?
Who is known as the Father of Scientific Management?
Who is known as the Father of Scientific Management?
During which phase of the Shop Management project was the Interviewing Program conducted?
During which phase of the Shop Management project was the Interviewing Program conducted?
What defines a qualified, well-trained operator according to the text?
What defines a qualified, well-trained operator according to the text?
What aspect does a time standard help determine according to the text?
What aspect does a time standard help determine according to the text?
'If anything changes, the time standard must change' relates to ensuring what according to the text?
'If anything changes, the time standard must change' relates to ensuring what according to the text?
'One min / pc x 1 hr / 60 min = 1 hr / 60 pcs' is a calculation related to what concept mentioned in the text?
'One min / pc x 1 hr / 60 min = 1 hr / 60 pcs' is a calculation related to what concept mentioned in the text?
'Time Standard - one of the most important pieces of information produced in the manufacturing department' mainly used for what purpose?
'Time Standard - one of the most important pieces of information produced in the manufacturing department' mainly used for what purpose?
