Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Identified 17 Basic Units of Motion

question 29

Multiple Choice

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth identified 17 basic units of motion that they called

• A) movements.
• B) time frames.
• C) therbligs.
• D) units.
• E) action works.

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Definitions:

Dorothy Smith

A Canadian sociologist known for developing standpoint theory and her contributions to feminist methodologies in social research.

Socially Organized Activity

Activities that are structured and regulated by societal norms and institutions, involving interactions among individuals within a defined social context.

Foucault

A French philosopher and social theorist known for his work on power, knowledge, and the social construction of both.

Power

The power or skill to guide or shape the actions of others or the direction of events.