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1
The term specialization refers to work that has a narrow focus.
A)True
B)False
2
Job design is mainly concerned with worker efficiency.
A)True
B)False
3
Ergonomics is closely related to time study.
A)True
B)False
4
Job enrichment involves giving workers responsibilities for planning and coordinating tasks.
A)True
B)False
5
Gilbreth was a pioneer in time study.
A)True
B)False
6
Micromotion is used in a lab to break down the elements of a methods analysis into very fine details for further study.
A)True
B)False
7
Job rotation and job enrichment both involve horizontal loading.
A)True
B)False
8
Self-directed teams are allowed to make some changes in their work processes.
A)True
B)False
9
Methods analyses involves analyzing how a job is done.
A)True
B)False
10
One disadvantage of a profit-sharing plan is that it is based on a single objective.
A)True
B)False
11
A flow process chart is often used in conjunction with a motion study.
A)True
B)False
12
A standard time pertains to a specified set of working conditions, tools and materials, raw materials, and workplace arrangement.
A)True
B)False
13
In time study, the observed time (OT) is the average of recorded times.
A)True
B)False
14
In time study, a normal time (NT) can be more than the observed time (OT).
A)True
B)False
15
Knowledge-based pay systems are used to reward workers who increase their skills through training.
A)True
B)False
16
OSHA is concerned with
A)worker compensation
B)worker safety
C)union issues
D)treating workers fairly
17
Job rotation and job enlargement are most likely to occur as a part of
A)process selection
B)methods analysis
C)job design
D)motion study
18
The technique most known for its use of a stop watch is:
A)work sampling
B)time study
C)methods analysis
D)motion study
19
The term "therblig" refers to
A)stopwatch reading
B)process delay
C)basic elemental motion
D)fraction (.06) of a minute
20
Therbligs are most closely related to:
A)time study
B)motion study
C)methods analysis
D)worker safety
21
An analyst who wanted to estimate the percentage of time a machine is idle would use probably use this method:
A)work sampling
B)time study
C)predetermined time standards
D)methods analysis
22
An analyst who wanted to estimate the proportion of time a worker is involved in a certain activity would use probably use this method:
A)work sampling
B)time study
C)predetermined time standards
D)methods analysis
23
A standard time is equal to the normal time adjusted for the:
A)performance rating
B)allowance factor
C)the learning effect
D)the cost of living index
E)time in rank
24
Which one is generally not true of work sampling?
A)There is little or no disruption of work.
B)Workers tend to be resentful because it is less accurate than time study.
C)It is not well suited for short tasks.
D)There is less detail about the job than with time study.
25
Which one is generally not true of time study?
A)A stopwatch is required.
B)Only one or a few observations are needed.
C)There is more detail about a job than with work sampling.
D)It is more costly than work sampling.





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