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| What are the 5 steps to determining a standard when none exists? |
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Definition
Find the “best known” method; Standardize;
Determine Time Standard;
Training;
Perform Follow up |
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| 2. What are the four formal methods of work measurement? |
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Definition
(A) Stopwatch Time Study;
(B) Predetermined Data;
(C) Elemental Standard Data;
(D) Work Sampling |
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Which one of the following statements about work measurement is TRUE?
A) Work sampling is a technique to determine the proportion of time spent on different activities.
B) In determining the normal time for the cycle, using a rating factor less than 1.0 will increase the total
time allowed for a job to be performed, relative to the select time.
C) Machine standards are more difficult to develop than labor standards.
D) The time study method is most appropriate for non-repetitive jobs, where the nature of the task differs
each time. |
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Definition
| A) Work sampling is a technique to determine the proportion of time spent on different activities. |
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With the use of the elemental standard data approach,
A) there is no need to estimate allowances
B) managers can develop standards for new work before production begins
C) time studies are not needed
D) the need to specify job variables that affect times for each work element is eliminated |
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Definition
| B) managers can develop standards for new work before production begins |
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The advantage of using the predetermined data approach for setting standards is that
A) it allows the setting of standards for a new job before production begins
B) the predetermined data are representative of all workers, without question
C) it does not require any special training to use it
D) it can be used on jobs where the times to perform the micromotions are sequence dependent |
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Definition
| A) it allows the setting of standards for a new job before production begins |
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With the use of the methods time management (MTM) approach,
A) stop watches are needed
B) there is a problem of biased judgment because performance ratings are needed
C) work must be broken down by micromotions
D) an analyst consults tables that contain the select times for a variety of work elements |
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Definition
| C) work must be broken down by micromotions |
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Term
A manager is interested in setting a time standard for a machining operation. Which one of the following
is LEAST likely to be of use?
A. time-study method
B. elemental standard data approach
C. predetermined data approach
D. work sampling method |
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Definition
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An advantage of the elemental standard data approach is that there is
A. a reduction in the number of time studies needed.
B. no need to estimate allowances.
C. no need to use time study methods.
D. no need to estimate the variable characteristics of jobs. |
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Definition
| A. a reduction in the number of time studies needed |
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With the use of the elemental standard data approach,
A. there is no need to estimate allowances.
B. managers can develop standards for new work before production begins.
C. time studies are not needed.
D. the need to specify job variables that affect times for each work element is eliminated. |
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Definition
| B. managers can develop standards for new work before production begins. |
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Term
Work sampling is most often used in situations where
A. a time standard is needed for a repetitive job.
B. an estimate of the proportion of the time spent on a particular activity is needed.
C. it is important to keep the sample size down.
D. special training is required for the observer and stopwatches must be used. |
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Definition
| B. an estimate of the proportion of the time spent on a particular activity is needed. |
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Term
The MTM approach is what type of system?
A. average
B. accumulation
C. additive
D. acceleration |
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Definition
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Term
Under which system would you expect a greater degree of accuracy?
A. MTM-1
B. MTM-2
C. MTM-3
D. all would be equally accurate |
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Definition
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Term
The most practical and economical time to adopt the best production method is:
A. after production has been in progress.
B. when bottlenecks appear.
C. before production starts
D. during the initial stages of production. |
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Definition
| C. before production starts |
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Which of the following IS NOT an advantage of the predetermined data approach to work measurement?
A. Standards can be set before production begins.
B. New work methods can be compared without conducting a time study.
C. Performance ratings are not needed to derive standards.
D. The approach is particularly applicable to firms with low repeatability. |
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Definition
| D. The approach is particularly applicable to firms with low repeatability. |
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Term
Which work measurement technique breaks down tasks into a series of generic micromotions?
A. time study method
B. elemental standard data approach
C. predetermined data approach
D. work sampling method |
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Definition
| C. predetermined data approach |
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Term
When using the MTM approach,
A. stop watches are needed to time the elements that go together to make a task.
B. there is a problem of biased judgment because performance ratings are needed to derive standards.
C. an analyst consults tables that contain the select times for a variety of work elements.
D. the analyst assumes that the normal times for a set of micromotions can simply be summed to get
the normal time for a task. |
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Definition
| C. an analyst consults tables that contain the select times for a variety of work elements. |
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Term
When using a work sampling study,
A. the underlying assumption is that the proportion of time during which the activity is observed in the
sample will be the proportion of time spent on the activity in general.
B. the underlying assumption is that small samples of an activity can provide accurate measures of
time spent on the activity.
C. an advantage is that the study can normally be concluded in a day or less.
D. the analyst must be highly trained in statistical observation. |
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Definition
A. the underlying assumption is that the proportion of time during which the activity is observed in the
sample will be the proportion of time spent on the activity in general. |
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Term
| Identify the following PTSS Symbols: G |
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Definition
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Term
| Identify the following PTSS Symbols: RL |
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Definition
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Term
| Identify the following PTSS Symbols: R |
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Definition
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Term
| Identify the following PTSS Symbols: M |
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Definition
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Term
| 18. Explain the difference between internal and external setup and what is the procedure to reduce setup time using these two concepts? |
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Definition
Setup: Prevent the machine from being stopped/shutdown.
Some setup can be done while the machine is running.
Convert internal to external
Internal – machine is stopped
External – machine is running |
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Term
| What factors are important when selecting an operator? |
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Definition
| They see the importance of it & are willing to assist; SME; normal pace not too fast or slow; trained. |
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Term
| z score for 95% confidence |
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