A Methods and Measurements Analyst for Timepiece, Inc $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r } \text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \\\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 27 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 13\end{array}$$

question 120

Multiple Choice

A methods and measurements analyst for Timepiece, Inc., needs to develop a time standard for the task of attaching a watch to a wristband. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers perform this task five times, with the following results: $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r } \text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \\\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 27 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 13\end{array}$$ How many observations should be made if he wants to be 95.44 percent confident that the maximum error in the observed time is one second? Assume that the standard deviation of the task time is five seconds.

• A) 5
• B) 10
• C) 25
• D) 100
• E) 121

Identify the training needs for supervisors in performance evaluation programs.

Describe the bias and subjectivity in trait and results-oriented methods.

Understand the time consumption and drawbacks of the essay method in performance evaluations.

Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of various performance evaluation approaches, including critical incident method and balanced scorecard.

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