Table H.1 A Worker Was Observed for Four Cycles in a Repetitive

question 26

Multiple Choice

Table H.1
A worker was observed for four cycles in a repetitive task that contains four distinct elements. The observer recorded the following items in seconds, using the snap-back method:

-The observer assigned a performance rating factor of 1.10 to the worker and the company employs an allowance factor of 15%. What is the normal time for Element 2?

• A) 17.6 seconds
• B) 19.36 seconds
• C) 22.26 seconds
• D) 24.78 seconds

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