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Table of Contents

Methods, Standards, and Work Design, 11th Edition

1 Introduction to Methods, Standards and Work Design

Productivity Importance

Methods and Standards Scope

Historical Developments

Summary

Questions

References

2 Problem-Solving Tools

Exploratory Tools

Recording and Analysis Tools

Quantitative Tools, Worker and Machine Relationships

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

Selected Software

3 Operations Analysis

The Nine Primary Operation Analysis Approaches

   1. Operation Purpose

   2. Part Design

   3. Tolerances and Specifications

   4. Material

   5. Manufacture Sequence and Process

   6. Setup and Tools

   7. Material Handling

   8. Plant Layout

   9. Work Design

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

Selected Software

Selected Videotapes

4 Design of Manual Work

The Musculoskeletal System

Principles of Work Design: Motion Economy

Motion Study

Manual Work and Design Guidelines

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

Selected Software

5 Design of the Workplace, Equipment and Tools

Anthropometry and Design

Principles of Work Design: The Workplace

Principles of Work Design: Machines and Equipment

Cumulative Trauma Disorders

Principles of Work Design: Tools

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

Selected Software

6 Design of the Work Environment

Illumination

Noise

Temperature

Ventilation

Vibration

Radiation

Shiftwork and Working Hours

Safety

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA Ergonomics Program

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

7 Design of Cognitive Work

Information Theory

Human Information Processing Model

Coding of Information: General Design Principles

Display of Visual Information: Specific Design Principles

Display of Auditory Information: Specific Design Principles

Human Computer Interaction: Hardware Considerations

Human Computer Interaction: Software Considerations

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

8 Implementation of the Proposed Method

Decision Making Tools

Proposed Method Presentation

Installation

Job Analysis

Job Evaluation

Americans with Disabilities Act

Follow Up

Successful Methods Implementations

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

9 Time Study

A Fair Day's Work

Time Study Requirements

Time Study Equipment

Time Study Elements

The Study Itself

Operator Performance

Allowances

Study Calculations

The Standard Time

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

10 Performance Rating

"Normal" Performance

Sound Rating Characteristics

Rating Methods

Rating Application

Rating Analysis

Rating Training

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

Selected Videotapes

11 Allowances

Allowance Uses

Constant Allowances

Variable Fatigue Allowances

Special Allowances

Allowance Applications

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

12 Standard Data and Formulas

Standard Time Data Development

Formula Construction From Empirical Data

Analytical Formulas

Standard Data Usage

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

13 Predetermined Time Systems

Methods-Time Measurement

Maynard Operation Sequence Technique (MOST)

Macromotion Analyses

Basic Motion Times Application

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

Selected Software

14 Work Sampling

The Theory of Work Sampling

Work Sampling Acceptance

Work Sampling Study Plans

Observations and Data Recording

Machine Utilization

Allowances Determination

Standard Time Determination

Self-Observation

Computerized Work Sampling

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

Selected Software

15 Indirect Labor and Expense Standards

Indirect and Expense Work Standards

Standard Data on Indirect and Expense Labor

Professional Performance Standards

Indirect Work Standards Advantages

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

Selected Videotapes

16 Follow-Up and Uses of Time Standards

Standard Times Follow-Up and Maintenance

Standards Usage

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

Selected Software

17 Wage Payment

Day Work Plans

Flexible Compensation Plans

Indirect Financial Plans

Union Attitudes

Wage Incentive Plan Prerequisites

Wage Incentive Plan Design

Wage Incentive System Administration

Nonfinancial Performance Motivation Plans

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

18 Training and Employee Motivation

Operator Training

Plant Training Programs

Employees and Motivation

Human Interactions

Communications

Labor Relations and Work Measurement

Modern Management Practices

Summary

Questions

Problems

References

Appendix 1: Glossary

Appendix 2: Helpful Formulas

Appendix 3: Special Tables

Appendix 4: MIL-STD-1567A

Index