Frank Gilbreth Categorized Work into Four Groups: Essential, Preparation, Incidental

question 8

Multiple Choice

Frank Gilbreth categorized work into four groups: essential, preparation, incidental, and unnecessary. Incidental work includes

• A) Assembly, disassembly, or use
• B) Loading, transporting, unloading, and set-up
• C) Searching, finding, selecting, and inspecting
• D) Planning, thinking, and rest

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Definitions:

Social Interaction

The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others, influencing and being influenced by the behaviors, feelings, and thoughts of each other.

Culture

The shared beliefs, practices, norms, values, and artifacts that characterize a group of people or society.

Traditions

Customs or beliefs passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance.

Culture

The sum of attitudes, customs, and beliefs that distinguishes one group of people from another.