Work Study & Methods Engineering Flashcards
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Standard data in work measurement refers to:
Answer: Pre-established time values for common elements used to set standards without new time studies
Standard data consists of pre-established elemental time values derived from past time studies that can be combined to set new time standards quickly.
The Westinghouse system of rating in time study evaluates a worker on which four factors?
Answer: Skill, Effort, Conditions, Consistency
The Westinghouse system rates workers on Skill, Effort, Conditions, and Consistency to adjust observed time to a normal performance level.
Which of the following best describes a 'synthetic time standard'?
Answer: A time standard derived from PMTS or standard data without direct observation
Synthetic time standards are established using predetermined motion time systems or standard data, eliminating the need for direct stopwatch observation.
In process chart analysis, which activity is classified as 'non-value-adding' and should be minimized?
Answer: Both delay and storage
Delays and storage are both non-value-adding activities; they add time and cost without transforming the product, so methods engineering aims to minimize or eliminate them.
The concept of 'job enrichment' in work design refers to:
Answer: Adding more responsibility, autonomy, and skill variety to a job (vertical loading)
Job enrichment involves vertical loading — giving workers greater responsibility, autonomy, and skill variety to increase motivation and job satisfaction.
In time study, which of the following is an example of a 'foreign element'?
Answer: A worker adjusting a tool that broke unexpectedly
A foreign element is an irregular or abnormal event — such as an unexpected tool breakage — that is not part of the normal work cycle and is excluded from the time study.
Which ergonomic principle is applied when designing a workstation so that items are placed within the worker's normal reach envelope?
Answer: Principle of normal working area
The principle of normal working area states that frequently used tools and materials should be within the arc swept by the forearm when pivoting at the elbow, minimizing fatigue.