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What is the total time taken to complete the operations listed?
What is the total time taken to complete the operations listed?
- 15 minutes
- 20 minutes
- 12 minutes (correct)
- 10 minutes
Which operation requires the longest time to complete?
Which operation requires the longest time to complete?
- Discharge into 4 barrows
- Mix to correct consistency
- Load one bucket with cement
- Load six buckets with aggregate (correct)
What does the string diagram represent in the context of operations?
What does the string diagram represent in the context of operations?
- The distance of alternative routes (correct)
- The flow of materials only
- The inspection processes
- The time taken for each task
How often does the operation to wet bricks occur during joinery?
How often does the operation to wet bricks occur during joinery?
What is the purpose of the flow process chart?
What is the purpose of the flow process chart?
In which step is the drum of the mixer loaded?
In which step is the drum of the mixer loaded?
What is not a characteristic of the flow process chart?
What is not a characteristic of the flow process chart?
What is one step that is not part of the brick transporting process?
What is one step that is not part of the brick transporting process?
What is the primary objective of conducting a method study?
What is the primary objective of conducting a method study?
Which of the following is NOT a way to record the existing process?
Which of the following is NOT a way to record the existing process?
What should be considered when selecting the job to be studied?
What should be considered when selecting the job to be studied?
Which of these factors does NOT influence the development of a method?
Which of these factors does NOT influence the development of a method?
What is the purpose of maintaining the new method?
What is the purpose of maintaining the new method?
During the examination stage, which action is NOT part of the process?
During the examination stage, which action is NOT part of the process?
What is meant by 'bottlenecks' in economic considerations?
What is meant by 'bottlenecks' in economic considerations?
What is a necessary action when installing a new method?
What is a necessary action when installing a new method?
How does accurate labor cost forecasting benefit tendering purposes?
How does accurate labor cost forecasting benefit tendering purposes?
What is crucial for the success of contract planning?
What is crucial for the success of contract planning?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for motivating human behavior?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for motivating human behavior?
What characteristic should a satisfactory system of incentive payments possess?
What characteristic should a satisfactory system of incentive payments possess?
What are the two types of target incentive schemes mentioned in the context of construction?
What are the two types of target incentive schemes mentioned in the context of construction?
Which factor does NOT influence the motivation of human behavior within an organization?
Which factor does NOT influence the motivation of human behavior within an organization?
Which benefit does using flow charts and string diagrams provide in the planning phase?
Which benefit does using flow charts and string diagrams provide in the planning phase?
What should be the nature of a satisfactory incentive payment system's definitions?
What should be the nature of a satisfactory incentive payment system's definitions?
What is the purpose of conducting regular routine checks after installation?
What is the purpose of conducting regular routine checks after installation?
What does the 'S' in the mnemonic S T R E A M stand for in the context of time study?
What does the 'S' in the mnemonic S T R E A M stand for in the context of time study?
What might cause resistance towards work measurement practices?
What might cause resistance towards work measurement practices?
Why is it important for operating instructions to be 'live' documents?
Why is it important for operating instructions to be 'live' documents?
During time study, what does the 'R' in S T R E A M represent?
During time study, what does the 'R' in S T R E A M represent?
What is the primary focus of method study compared to work measurement?
What is the primary focus of method study compared to work measurement?
Which of the following could be a reason for dissatisfaction that leads to conducting a time study?
Which of the following could be a reason for dissatisfaction that leads to conducting a time study?
What should be done when reviewing current practices?
What should be done when reviewing current practices?
What is the primary goal of method study?
What is the primary goal of method study?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of work measurement?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of work measurement?
What does the mnemonic 'sredim' help to remember?
What does the mnemonic 'sredim' help to remember?
What is the first step in conducting a method study?
What is the first step in conducting a method study?
Which of the following is an application area of work study?
Which of the following is an application area of work study?
What role does work study play in management?
What role does work study play in management?
What should be critically examined during the method study process?
What should be critically examined during the method study process?
Which of the following is an aspect of the 'operations system' mentioned in work study?
Which of the following is an aspect of the 'operations system' mentioned in work study?
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Study Notes
Work Study
- Aims to improve production methods and provide a basis for comparison
- Includes Method Study and Work Measurement
Method Study
- Aims to identify and implement easier and more effective production methods
- Follows a six-stage process: select, record, examine, develop, install, maintain (remembered by the mnemonic "sredim")
- Can be applied to site production using factors like economics, technical aspects and human considerations
Selecting Work For Method Study
- Choose a task that is likely to impact the overall productivity
- Consider tasks that create 'bottlenecks', e.g. a complex task with multiple steps
Recording Methods
- Uses flow process charts, flow diagrams, models, and photographic techniques to capture the current method
- Flow process charts use ASME symbols to illustrate the flow of man and material
Examining Recorded Methods
- Involves challenging, combining, changing, eliminating, simplifying and re-arranging aspects of the process
- Focuses on: what (purpose), where (place), how (sequence), who (person), when (plant), why (materials)
Developing The New Method
- Creates a new method considering the best options and the prevailing circumstances
- Includes defining procedures, layout, materials, plant, quality, standards, checklists and protective equipment
Installing The New Method
- Involves arranging, training, introducing, planning, programming, persuading and implementing the new method
Maintaining The Improved Method
- Ensures continuous use of the new method through regular and irregular checks
- Monitors current practices to incorporate valid amendments and suggestions
Work Measurement
- Focuses on human effort involved in work
- Aims to quantify and evaluate work operations to allow comparisons
Time Study In Work Measurement
- Follows a six-stage process: select, time, rate, extend, analyse, review (remembered by the mnemonic "STREAM")
- Used to assess the performance of operations and individuals
Select Work For Time Study
- Performed due to: dissatisfaction with earnings, failure to meet quality standards, incentives not motivating, uncompetitive prices, variable inputs, failure to meet targets
Time The Operation
- Uses a stopwatch to record the time for the entire operation
- Includes any non-effective occurrences
Rate The Operative Performance
- Uses a plant system to rate the operative's performance relative to a standard
Extend The Time
- Converts the observed time to a standard time based on the operative's performance rating
Analyse The Data
- Identifies areas for improvement and checks for accuracy
Review The Results
- Ensures the time study continues to be relevant and up-to-date
Benefits Of Work Study & Work Measurement
- Apply to numerous management processes: forecasting, planning, organising, motivating
Forecasting
- Provides accurate labour cost estimates based on allowed times
- Improves tendering and price setting accuracy
Planning
- Uses flow charts and string diagrams to plan site layouts
- Improves the accuracy of planning information
Organising
- Facilitates the effective allocation of labour, plant and material
- Considers technical, human, and economic factors
Motivating
- Uses incentives to increase productivity
- Considers motivation through: money, power, fear, social relationships, self-expression, common purpose, recognition
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