A Time Study Analyst Is Attempting to Determine the Standard

question 73

Multiple Choice

A time study analyst is attempting to determine the standard time for a work element. She observes a worker performing the work element at a higher-than-average pace. How will this fact be reflected in the time standard that is eventually created?

• A) The frequency of the work element per cycle will be increased.
• B) The proportion of allowance time will be increased above 1.0.
• C) The performance rating factor will be set greater than 1.0.
• D) The normal time for the work element will be increased.

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