A Disadvantage of Work Sampling Is That

question 124

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of work sampling is that:

• A)it tends to be less accurate,particularly when task times are short.
• B)it observes several workers simultaneously.
• C)it is more expensive than time-study methods.
• D)it is more intrusive than time-study methods,and therefore generates more complaints.
• E)All of the above are disadvantages of work sampling.

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Definitions:

Flexibility

The capacity to adjust one’s behavior or thinking to suit changes in the environment or situation.

Compressed Workweek

A work schedule that allows employees to work their required hours over fewer days in a week, often resulting in longer work days but additional days off.

Flex-Time

A flexible working arrangement allowing employees to choose their working hours within agreed limits, aiming to balance work and personal life.

Telecommuting

Working from a remote location outside of a traditional office environment, often from home, leveraging technology to stay connected and complete tasks.