Time Study (TEST 1)

Question 1

What is the goal of a time study

Answer 1

to determine the normal time of a task

Question 2

Time study steps

Answer 2

1. Method Analysis
2. Operator Selection
3. Timing
4. Rating

Question 3

What is Method Analysis

Answer 3

It is the process of breaking down a job into pieces “elements” and seeing if they are in the right order

Question 4

Why are elements important

Answer 4

Allows the reuse of parts of the study, even if the job changes

Allows for different ratings for different parts of the job

Elements can be compared across studies to check accuracy/validity

Elements improve method descriptions

If operator changes method, data may still be useful

Question 5

Therbligs were created by who

Answer 5

Lillian and Frank Gilbreth

Question 6

What are therbligs

Answer 6

micro elements

Question 7

Why use therbligs

Answer 7

beneficial for finding wasted motion

Question 8

How we use therbligs

Answer 8

Help identify elements for a time study

Basis for predetermined time systems (MTM & MOST)

Question 9

Classification of therbligs

Answer 9

Some are effective and some are waste

Question 10

What is operator selection

Answer 10

It is selecting an operator who reflects an average experienced worker for the sake of rating accuracy and worker acceptance of the standard

Question 11

Stopwatch Techniques

Answer 11

Continuous vs Snapback