Work Measurement (TEST 1)

Question 1

What is work measurement

Answer 1

determines how long a job takes

Question 2

What are time standards used for

Answer 2

Cost allocations
Production & Inventory Control
Evaluation of alternatives
Acceptable days work
Incentive Pay

Question 3

Normal Time

Answer 3

Observed Time * rating

Question 4

Shift allowance

Answer 4

Standard Time =
(normal time)/(1 - Allowances)

Question 5

Work Allowance

Answer 5

Standard Time =
Normal Time(1 + Allowances)

Most common

Question 6

Typical personal allowance

Answer 6

5% unless there is a fatigue allowance then it is 0

Question 7

Methods for determining fatigue allowance

Answer 7

add points based on the tables
or
add variable fatigue using a coefficient of fatigue:
F = (T-t)/T * 100%

F = coefficient of fatigue
T = operation time at end of period
t = operation time at beginning of period

Question 8

What is the primary cause for incorrect standard times

Answer 8

failure to adjust for learning

Question 9

What does a learning curve describe

Answer 9

how the time it takes a worker or organization to do a task decreases with experience and repitition

Question 10

Learning curve formula

Answer 10

Y = ax^b

Y = cycle time for x cycle
a = time for cycle 1
x = cycle # of interest
b = learning curve slope (Table 24.15)