Work Measurement Fundamentals
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What is the purpose of separating constant time elements from variable time elements?

  • To collect information to compile standard data
  • To determine the number of observations to be timed for each element
  • To produce detailed work specification
  • To identify the best method by comparing work elements (correct)

    • What is the main objective of Analytical Estimating technique?

  • To collect information to compile standard data
  • To determine the number of observations to be timed for each element
  • To determine the time values for long and non-repetitive operations (correct)
  • To set time standards for repetitive operations

    • What is the difference between Synthesis and Analytical Estimating techniques?

  • Synthesis relies on past time studies, while Analytical Estimating relies on the estimator's experience (correct)
  • Synthesis uses time measuring equipment, while Analytical Estimating does not
  • Synthesis is used for repetitive operations, while Analytical Estimating is used for non-repetitive operations
  • Synthesis deals with macro data, while Analytical Estimating deals with micro data

    • What is added to the total basic time in Analytical Estimating technique?

    <p>Blanket Relaxation Allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of Analytical Estimating technique?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of elements in P.M.T.S?

    <p>Elements have a duration of 0.1 second or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting time study?

    <p>To select the best method by comparing work elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between Synthesis and P.M.T.S?

    <p>Synthesis deals with macro data, while P.M.T.S deals with micro data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of time estimating techniques?

    <p>To estimate the standard time of a job without measuring the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of breaking down a job into constituent elements in Analytical Estimating technique?

    <p>To identify the job details and select time values from the library of elements time values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of work measurement?

    <p>To establish the time for a qualified worker to carry out a specified job at a defined level of performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the uses of work measurement in production planning?

    <p>To provide information on which the planning and scheduling of production can be based</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of work measurement in labour cost control?

    <p>To provide information for labour cost control and to enable standard costs to be fixed and maintained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using work measurement in connection with multiple activity charts?

    <p>To balance the work of members of a team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of using work measurement to detect ineffective time?

    <p>Improved productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of using work measurement in labour budgeting?

    <p>To enable realistic and fair incentive schemes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of work measurement in estimating tenders and delivery promises?

    <p>To provide information on which estimates of tenders, selling prices and delivery promises can be based</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using work measurement in connection with man and machine charts?

    <p>To determine the number of machines an operator can run</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of PMTS technique in building data?

    <p>It avoids the inaccuracies being introduced owing to the element of human judgement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of Micro data?

    <p>Smaller division of motions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is assumed in PMTS technique?

    <p>All manual tasks in industries are made up of certain basic human movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of recording the job operations on a movie film in PMTS?

    <p>To measure the time taken by workers to complete each element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of analysing the film in PMTS?

    <p>A compilation of data in the form of a table or chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of PMTS as stated in 1969?

    <p>A measurement technique whereby work times established for basic human motions are used to build up the time for a job at a defined level of performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of work measurement?

    <p>To eliminate ineffective time and set standard of performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a technique of work measurement?

    <p>Method study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the basic procedure for work measurement?

    <p>Select: The work to be studied and determine the objectives of the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of work measurement in balancing the work of members of a team?

    <p>To ensure each member has a task which takes equal time to perform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing the quality to be achieved in the product during stop watch time study?

    <p>To strike a balance between low and very high quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of breaking the operation into small elements during stop watch time study?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of work measurement?

    <p>Standard time for the operation or work cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of analytical estimating in work measurement?

    <p>To estimate the time required to complete a task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of work measurement in relation to incentive scheme?

    <p>To provide a basis for a realistic and fair incentive scheme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of compiling the standard time for the operation or work cycle?

    <p>To issue the time standards for the activities and methods specified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Work Measurement

    • Work measurement is a technique used to establish the time required for a qualified worker to complete a specified job at a defined level of performance.
    • It helps management to measure the time taken for an operation or series of operations, detecting ineffective time and separating it from effective time.

    Objectives and Uses of Work Measurement

    • Compare the efficiency of alternative methods.
    • Balance the work of team members.
    • Determine the number of machines an operator can run.
    • Set time standards for carrying out work.
    • Provide information for estimating tenders, selling prices, and delivery promises.
    • Assist in planning and scheduling production.
    • Provide a basis for realistic and fair incentive schemes.
    • Assist in labor cost control and budgeting.
    • Help in organizing labor by comparing actual times with target times.

    Techniques of Work Measurement

    • Stop-watch time study.
    • Predetermined motion time systems (PMTS).
    • Activity sampling or work sampling.
    • Analytical estimating.
    • Synthesis from standard data.

    Basic Procedure for Work Measurement

    • Select the work to be studied and determine the objectives.
    • Record relevant data and break down the job into elements.
    • Examine the recorded data to ensure the most effective method and motion are used.
    • Measure the time required to complete each element using measurement techniques.
    • Compile the standard time for the operation or work cycle.

    Stop-Watch Procedure for Collecting Time Study Data

    • Establish the quality to be achieved in the product.
    • Identify operations to be timed.
    • Obtain the improved procedure from the method study department.
    • Collect necessary equipment and ensure accuracy.
    • Select the worker to be observed and explain the objectives.
    • Break down operations into small elements and record them on the proper form.

    Analytical Estimating

    • A technique used to estimate time standards for long and non-repetitive operations.
    • It determines time values by using synthetic data or past experience.
    • It involves breaking down the job into elements, selecting time values, and adding a blanket relaxation allowance.
    • Advantages include planning and scheduling, rate fixing, labor control, and possessing the same advantages as synthesis.

    Difference between Synthesis, PMTS, and Analytical Estimating

    • Synthesis builds up total time by adding element times from a catalogue.
    • PMTS deals with basic human motions of duration 0.1 seconds or less.
    • Analytical Estimating differs from PMTS in element duration.

    Predetermined Motion Time System (PMTS)

    • A technique used to measure work times by classifying basic human motions.
    • It is based on the idea that all manual tasks are made up of certain basic human movements.
    • The technique involves selecting a large number of workers, recording job operations on a movie film, and analyzing the film to compile PMTS data.

    Technique of PMTS

    • It does not measure element time by a stop watch, avoiding human judgment.
    • It assumes that the time taken by workers to perform basic movements is practically constant.
    • The technique involves collecting PMTS data by recording job operations on film and analyzing the film to compile data.

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    Learn about work measurement, a technique used to establish the time required for a qualified worker to complete a specified job. Explore its objectives and uses in comparing efficiency, balancing work, and determining resources.

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