Table H.1 A Worker Was Observed for Four Cycles in a Repetitive

question 96

Multiple Choice

Table H.1
A worker was observed for four cycles in a repetitive task that contains four distinct elements. The observer recorded the following items in seconds, using the snap-back method:

-The observer assigned a performance rating factor of 1.15 to the worker and the company employs an allowance factor of 20%. How many more observations must be made in order to develop an estimate of the select time for all elements of the job that are within 3% with 95% accuracy?

• A) 225
• B) 357
• C) 440
• D) 429

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Definitions:

Theory of Reasoned Action

A theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, based on the attitude toward the behavior and subjective norms.

Predicting Behaviour

The process of forecasting individuals' actions based on factors such as past behavior, psychological tendencies, or situational variables.

Original Fishbein Model

An attitude model suggesting that an individual's attitude towards an object is a function of their beliefs about and evaluation of several of its attributes.

Descriptive Norm

Norms that convey information about what is commonly done in specific situations.