Learning Curves (Or Experience Curves) Were First Applied to Industry

question 4

Multiple Choice

Learning curves (or experience curves) were first applied to industry by ________ who was studying ________.

• A) Frank Lloyd Wright; architecture
• B) Frank Gilbreth; worker efficiency
• C) T. P. Wright; air frame manufacture
• D) Lillian Gilbreth; factory efficiency
• E) Frederick W. Taylor; scientific management

Explain the concepts of job design, mutual trust, and quality of work life within human resource strategy.

Discuss the role changes for supervisors with the implementation of self-directed teams.

Comprehend the methods and importance of methods analysis in operation management.

Understand the principles and application of work sampling and time studies in measuring work performance.

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