A Methods and Measurements Analyst Needs to Develop a Time

question 146

Multiple Choice

A methods and measurements analyst needs to develop a time standard for a certain task. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers perform this task five times, with the following results:

How many observations should be made if the analyst wants to be 99.74 percent confident that the maximum error in the observed time is 2 seconds? Assume that the standard deviation of the task time is 4 seconds.

• A)5
• B)6
• C)25
• D)36
• E)49

Understand the role of tone and style in business writing and how they affect message delivery.

Realize the importance of using strong, precise, and concrete words to enhance clarity and effectiveness in communication.

Evaluate messages for various elements (word choice, sentence effectiveness, paragraph coherence) excluding multimedia enhancements.

Understand the distinction between abstract and concrete terms.

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Definitions:

Walumbwa's Positive Psychology

An approach within psychology focused on positive human functioning and strengths, as researched and proposed by Fred Walumbwa in his scholarly work.

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A leadership style that emphasizes genuine, transparent, and ethical behavior, where leaders act in alignment with their personal values and beliefs.

Intrapersonal

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Interpersonal

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