'Time and Motion Studies' Refers To

question 87

Multiple Choice

'Time and motion studies' refers to:

• A) the process in which managers use their judgment to estimate the time it takes to carry out each individual work task, in order to estimate cost.
• B) the process in which employees complete timesheets each day; the timesheets then form the basis for cost estimation.
• C) the process in which employees are observed when they undertake work tasks; these observations are then used to estimate cost.
• D) the process in which the cost of work tasks are compared over time and across different divisions.

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Definitions:

Broca's Aphasia

A neurological condition affecting speech production, making it difficult to speak fluently but with usually preserved comprehension.

Speech

The expression of thoughts and feelings through spoken language, using vocal cords to produce sounds.

Prelinguistic Vocalization

Sounds and noises produced by infants before they acquire language, used for experimentation with language sounds and communication.

Assimilation

The cognitive process of fitting new information into existing cognitive schemas, perceptions, and understanding.