An Analyst Using a Time Study Approach

question 59

Multiple Choice

An analyst using a time study approach:

• A) observes the worker at random times, categorizing what he or she is doing at that time.
• B) must rate the performance of the worker on each element of the total task.
• C) divides the total task into micro-motions such as "reach" and "grasp" and then times the worker on each one.
• D) should use all observations in determining the standard, regardless of how irregular they might be, to be fair to the worker.

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