Work study Questions & Answers
Work study
Consists of carrying out production in better ways and exercising control over the outputs of processes by setting standards wrt time. Increases productivity by helping to identify ways to make best use of available resources. Has two parts - method study...
Work study Questions & Answers
Work study - answer Consists of carrying out production in better ways and
exercising control over the outputs of processes by setting standards wrt time.
Increases productivity by helping to identify ways to make best use of available
resources. Has two parts - method study and time study.
Method study - answer Means of improving ways and means of doing things.
Systematic investigation regarding existing methods of production in order to develop
and install easier and efficient productive methods
Time study/ work m/s - answer Step after determination of the most suitable method
of doing work from method study, to determine a consistent and truthful measurement
of the standard time to complete the work by msing the time reqd to complete a job by a
qualified worker at a standard performance level..
Applications of work study (8) - answer 1. Production
2. marketing, sales and distribution
3. construction works
4. agriculture
5. transportation
6. hospital mgmt
7. army organization
8. research, development and design
Adv of work study (11) - answer 1. ensures effective utilization of workers, machine
and materials
2. streamlines work procedures
3. develop efficient method of production
4. ensures higher productive efficiency
5. ensures accurate delivery date
6. ensures incentives to workers
7. ensures better employer-employee relation
8. ensures better product quality and customer satisfaction
9. ensures neat and clean environment, bettter working condns
10. reduces health hazards to workers
11. ensures effective labor control
Procedure for method study (6) - answer 1. Select job to be studied, which won't be
obsolete soon and would be used
2. Record all relevant info regarding existing or proposed method in form of a chart. May
be process charts, diagrams, Simo chart or models
3. Examine the recorded activities critically for their alternatives. Use What, Who, Where
and How.
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