Which of the Following Is a Reason for Directly Observing

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for directly observing end users?

• A)The analyst gets a snap-shot image of the person or task being observed.
• B)Observations are not very time consuming.
• C)People often do not have a completely accurate appreciation of what they do or how they do it.
• D)Employees will alter their performance if they know that they are being observed.

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Definitions:

Work Sampling Study

An observational technique used to estimate the proportion of time spent on different activities, based on randomly selected observations over a period.

Wasted Motions

Unnecessary or inefficient movements by workers during the production process, often leading to increased time and reduced productivity.

Micro-motions

Small, repetitive motion elements into which a task can be broken down in motion study, aimed at improving efficiency and minimizing waste.

Dynamic Social System

A complex system characterized by interactions among individuals, groups, or institutions, which evolves over time.