As Part of Its Quality-Improvement Program a Company Is Conducting

question 18

Multiple Choice

As part of its quality-improvement program a company is conducting a time study for a particular job.The time study encompassed 10 job cycles,and the results include the following cumulative times and performance rating factors for each element.

The standard time for this job using an allowance factor of 16% is:

• A)1.809 minutes
• B)2.098 minutes
• C)1.530 minutes
• D)2.233 minutes

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Definitions:

Plastic Rod

A lightweight, sturdy rod made from plastic material, often used in construction, crafts, or manufacturing.

Peristalsis

The wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract, from the esophagus to the colon.

Haustral Churning

The slow movement of the contents within the large intestine, facilitated by the segmentation movements of the haustra, aiding in water absorption and feces formation.

Ileostomy

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