Question 1

A time-study procedure involves timing a sample of a worker's performance and using it as a basis for setting a standard time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The data below represent time study observations for an assembly operation.Assume a 7% allowance factor.What is the normal time for element 3?

Accepted Answer

A) 1.7 min. 
B) 1.96 min. 
C) 2.11 min. 
D) 10.1 min. 
E) 11.2 min.

Question 3

It is said that job expansion has both a vertical component and a horizontal component.Explain,with reference to such terms as job enrichment,job rotation,and job enlargement.

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Question 4

A(n)________ is a group of empowered individuals working together to reach a common goal.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Technology,location,and layout decisions are all possible constraints on human resource strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are predetermined time standards?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are predetermined time standards?...

Question 7

Fredrick W.Taylor is credited with introducing psychology into the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Mutual trust is:

Accepted Answer

A) when employees have gained the trust of management. 
B) reflected in reasonable,documented employment policies that are honestly and equitably implemented to the satisfaction of both management and employee. 
C) when management has gained the trust of the employees. 
D) when management recognizes that the employees are competent,motivated people both able and willing to perform at the level required to produce a quality product. 
E) when management and the employees both agree on common objectives.

Question 9

A manufacturing plant allows its engineers to come in at 7 A.M.plus or minus an hour but still requires them to work 8-hour days.Which of the following scheduling techniques is the firm employing?

Accepted Answer

A) flextime 
B) constant employment 
C) part-time status 
D) flexible workweek 
E) compressed workweek

Question 10

Job rotation is a version of job enlargement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Kanbans and andons are both elements of the visual workplace,because they are visual signals that replace printouts and paperwork.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How many observations would be necessary for a time studies analyst to be 99% confident that the average time is within ± .1 minutes of the true value,if the average time is 10.5 minutes and the standard deviation is 3 minutes?

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Question 13

Methods analysis focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A) the design of the machines used to perform a task. 
B) establishing time standards. 
C) reducing the number of skills needed for the completion of a task. 
D) issues such as the movement of individuals or material. 
E) evaluating training programs to see if they are efficient.

Question 14

Describe some impacts of noise in the workplace.

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Exam 10: Job Design and Work Measurement

A time-study procedure involves timing a sample of a worker's performance and using it as a basis for setting a standard time.

The data below represent time study observations for an assembly operation.Assume a 7% allowance factor.What is the normal time for element 3?

It is said that job expansion has both a vertical component and a horizontal component.Explain,with reference to such terms as job enrichment,job rotation,and job enlargement.

A(n)________ is a group of empowered individuals working together to reach a common goal.

Technology,location,and layout decisions are all possible constraints on human resource strategy.

What are predetermined time standards?

Fredrick W.Taylor is credited with introducing psychology into the workplace.

Mutual trust is:

A manufacturing plant allows its engineers to come in at 7 A.M.plus or minus an hour but still requires them to work 8-hour days.Which of the following scheduling techniques is the firm employing?

Job rotation is a version of job enlargement.

Kanbans and andons are both elements of the visual workplace,because they are visual signals that replace printouts and paperwork.

How many observations would be necessary for a time studies analyst to be 99% confident that the average time is within ± .1 minutes of the true value,if the average time is 10.5 minutes and the standard deviation is 3 minutes?

Methods analysis focuses on:

Describe some impacts of noise in the workplace.