Based on Data from a Work Sampling Study, an Office

question 23

Essay

Based on data from a work sampling study, an office worker spends 21.5% of his time filing.Over the work sampling period, he was idle 12% of the time.If the worker filed 420 items in a 40-hour work week while performing other activities, and if his performance rating factor for filing was 0.95, determine the standard time, in minutes, that it took him to file an item.

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Definitions:

Complete Physical Examination

A comprehensive evaluation of a patient's overall health status, typically involving an assessment of each major body system.

Canceled

Terminated or annulled before completion; can refer to appointments, events, subscriptions, or other planned activities.

Double-Booking

The practice of scheduling two or more appointments, reservations, or engagements at the same time period, leading to conflicts.

Modified Wave

A scheduling method whereby appointments are made at the beginning of each hour, allowing a healthcare provider to see patients at the start of the hour followed by walk-ins or unscheduled appointments.